Minty Strawberry Splash
These Minty Strawberry Splash cocktails are a delightful blend of fresh strawberry juice, mint-infused simple syrup, tequila, Grand Marnier, and zesty lime juice. This vibrant and refreshing drink is perfect for warm weather, offering a burst of fruity sweetness balanced with the invigorating essence of mint. Rimmed with margarita salt and garnished with fresh strawberries and mint, these cocktails are a must-have for any spring or summer gathering.
Minty Strawberry Splash
A refreshing and vibrant cocktail featuring fresh strawberry juice, mint simple syrup, tequila, Grand Marnier, and zesty lime juice, perfect for warm weather.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 pound strawberries, stems removed and halved
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 oz strawberry purée
- 1 1/2 oz mint simple syrup
- margarita salt for rimming the glass
- halved strawberries for garnish
- fresh mint for garnish
- lime wedges for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Prepare the mint simple syrup by boiling sugar and water, then adding fresh mint leaves and allowing it to cool.
- Blend the halved strawberries until smooth, then strain the mixture to obtain the strawberry juice.
- Rim a glass with margarita salt by moistening the edge with a lime wedge and dipping it into the salt. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, strawberry purée, and mint simple syrup. Shake for 30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared glass and garnish with halved strawberries, a sprig of mint, and a lime wedge. Enjoy immediately!