Carters Strawberry Cooler Recipe
strawberry infused vodka, mint, muddled strawberries, lemon, simple, soda
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Ingredients
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Infused Vodka
Fresh Ingredients
Simple Syrup
Soda
Method
Infused Vodka Preparation
- 1
Infuse the Vodka
In a clean glass jar, combine 2 cups of vodka with 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries. Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours. Shake gently every few hours.
Simple Syrup Preparation
- 2
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Drink Assembly
- 3
Muddle Strawberries and Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup of fresh strawberries (hulled and halved) and 10 mint leaves. Muddle them together gently to release the juices and flavors.
- 4
Add Vodka and Lemon Juice
Pour in 2 cups of the strawberry infused vodka and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add 1/4 cup of the prepared simple syrup to the shaker (adjust to taste).
- 5
Shake and Strain
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- 6
Top with Soda
Top the drink with 1 cup of club soda. Stir gently to combine.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with additional mint leaves and a strawberry slice on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.
