Strawberry Fields Recipe

Muddle

Place hulled fresh strawberries in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Add the simple syrup. Use a muddler to gently mash the strawberries until they release juice but still have some texture (about 10–15 seconds).

Add spirits and citrus

Add Grey Goose Essences Strawberry Lemongrass Vodka and fresh lemon juice to the shaker with the muddled strawberries. Add a few large ice cubes (enough to chill but leave room for shaking).

Shake

Firmly cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold.

Strain and top

Fill a highball or Collins glass with fresh ice. Double-strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass to remove seeds and large solids (use a fine-mesh strainer over the cocktail strainer). Top with club soda (about 3 oz) and gently stir once to combine.

Thread a strawberry slice on the rim and float a lemon wheel on top. If using lemongrass, bruise the stalk by gently hitting it with the back of a knife to release aroma and stand it in the glass or lay it across the rim. Serve immediately with a straw.