Description
Strawberry tequila fizz brings summer’s spirit to life with its dazzling mix of tangy fruit and smooth liquor. Cocktail enthusiasts will savor this delightful drink that promises a quick escape to tropical bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Fruits Juice:
- 3 strawberries, fresh, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 lime, juiced
Alcohol and Liquid:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) tequila, silver or blanco
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) tonic water, chilled
Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Simple syrup or agave nectar (optional), to taste
Instructions
- Crush ripe strawberries in a sturdy cocktail glass, pressing firmly to extract their vibrant crimson essence and release natural sweetness.
- Pour premium tequila and freshly squeezed lime juice directly over the muddled strawberries, allowing the spirits to mingle and create a tantalizing base.
- Fill the glass generously with crystal-clear ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the cocktail.
- Stream chilled tonic water into the glass, gently swirling with a long bar spoon to integrate all components without disrupting the delicate fruit pulp.
- Evaluate the flavor profile, incrementally introducing agave nectar or simple syrup to harmonize the drink’s tartness and balance the alcohol’s intensity.
- Crown the cocktail with an elegant garnish of a lime wedge or delicately sliced strawberry, transforming the beverage into a visually stunning libation.
Notes
- Muddle strawberries gently to release maximum flavor without turning them into complete pulp, preserving beautiful texture and vibrant color.
- Choose ripe, in-season strawberries for the most intense sweetness and robust fruit essence in your cocktail.
- For a low-sugar version, substitute agave nectar with stevia or skip additional sweeteners, letting natural strawberry and tequila flavors shine.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the drink refreshingly cold longer and enhance the overall drinking experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg