insideKENT Magazine Issue 110 - June 2021 | Page 102

FOOD + DRINK
SUMMER SPRITZ CONT .
Strawberry Gin Smash & Grab Recipe by Hernö
Ingredients
• 2 cups Hernö Pink BTL Gin
• 3 cups soda water
• 1tbsp caster sugar
• 1 punnet of fresh strawberries
• Juice of two limes
• Ice
Vessel : Cocktail shaker / Jug / Highball glasses Ice : Cubed Garnish : Fresh basil , strawberries
Method
1 . Cut the limes into small pieces , add the sugar , place in a cocktail shaker and muddle well to help release those oils from the peel and incorporate the sugar to the juice .
2 . Strain into the jug and then add half the punnet of strawberries before smashing everything together .
3 . Next add ice , the Hernö gin , the rest of the strawberries which have been sliced and some basil leaves . Gently stir the ingredients together before topping up with the soda water .
4 . Serve in highball glasses with strawberries and basil to garnish .
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