Berry Smash Recipe
A fruity blend of berries and vodka.
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Ingredients
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Fruits
Liquids
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prep the Berries
Wash all the berries under cold water. Hull the strawberries and cut them in half.
- 2
Mix the Simple Syrup
In a small bowl, combine equal parts sugar and water (if not using pre-made simple syrup). Stir until dissolved.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Muddle the Berries
In a cocktail shaker, add the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the berries, releasing their juices.
- 4
Add Liquids
Pour in the vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled berries.
- 5
Shake It Up
Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 6
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice to leave the berry pulp behind.
- 7
Top with Soda
Top off the glass with soda water to add fizziness.
Garnishing
- 8
Add Garnish
Garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for an added burst of flavor and a decorative touch.