This fruity strawberry martini is an easy and delicious cocktail to make this spring. Made with strawberry syrup infused with real strawberries for the purest flavor. Then shaken with vodka and a bit of lemon juice and served in a chilled glass.
Flavored martinis such as this espresso martini or this raspberry martini are always fun cocktails to make.
If you like strawberry flavored drinks, try this strawberry mocktail or this strawberry gimlet for a refreshing summer drink.
For other vodka based drinks, try these watermelon shooters, this grapefruit cocktail or this vodka sunrise.
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Why this is the best strawberry vodka martini
- It’s made with real strawberries. The strawberry flavor comes from real fruit so there is no artificial flavoring.
- Simple ingredients. You don’t need to buy expensive, flavored liqueurs for this martini. All the ingredients are easy to find.
- It’s easy to make. In just 20 minutes you can prepare a large batch of strawberry martinis for a crowd.
Ingredients
- Vodka: Use your favorite brand. If you have strawberry flavored vodka, you can use that, but it is not needed for this recipe.
Instructions
First, make the homemade strawberry simple syrup. Heat the strawberries, water and sugar on a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer before removing the pan from the heat, and straining out the strawberry chunks.
Add the strawberry syrup, vodka and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, strain and serve.
FAQ
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, just let them thaw before making the simple syrup.
How do I store leftover strawberry syrup?
Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a couple weeks.
What other recipes use strawberry simple syrup?
If you want ideas for how to use up extra syrup, try this strawberry gimlet, this strawberry milk tea or this strawberry mojito.
Expert Tips
- Make the syrup in advance. If you are making these martinis for guests, it’s easiest to make the syrup a day or two ahead of time.
- Chill the glasses. For an extra cold cocktail, chill the glasses in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes before serving.
Strawberry Martini
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This fruity strawberry vodka martini is an easy and delicious cocktail to make this spring.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Syrup
- ½ cup strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- Strawberry Vodka Martini
- 2 oz strawberry simple syrup
- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Make the strawberry simple syrup: Heat the strawberries, sugar and water together in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. As the strawberries heat up, use a fork to gently mash them, releasing their juices. Continue to simmer the syrup for 10 minutes to let the flavor fully infuse. Remove the syrup from the stove and strain out the strawberry chunks. Let it cool slightly before mixing it into your drink.
- Make the martini: Add the strawberry syrup, vodka and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well for 5-7 seconds until the outside of the cocktail shaker is frosted. Strain and serve into a chilled glass with fresh ice. Enjoy responsibly!
Notes
- Frozen strawberries: If using frozen fruit, let it thaw first before making the syrup.
- Storing strawberry syrup: Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a couple weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 27.7g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29.7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: martini recipe, strawberry drinks, vodka cocktails
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