Strawberry Martini
Fresh strawberries shaken with vodka and a little lemon.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 3 Strawberries
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Strawberry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Add 3 strawberries
- Muddle gently
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Muddle the strawberries in the shaker first.
About the Strawberry Martini
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Strawberry Martini FAQ
What's in a Strawberry Martini?
45 ml vodka, 3 strawberries, 15 ml sugar syrup, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with strawberry.
How strong is a Strawberry Martini?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Strawberry Martini?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Strawberry Martini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
