Strawberry, Gin and Thyme Smash
Make the most of fall strawberries by preparing this cocktail, where the fresh berries are muddled to capture both their flavour and colour. With a bright-red hue, this gin smash also includes thyme and honey. Even in the fall, it tastes like summer in a glass!
Ingredients
- 3 strawberries, sliced, plus more for serving
- 1/2 lemon, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- 1 oz (30 ml) gin
- 4 thyme sprigs, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) ice cubes
- 1 large ice cube
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the strawberries, lemon and honey. Using a muddler, crush the fruit. Add the gin, thyme and ice cubes. Shake vigorously.
- Place the large ice cube in a lowball whisky glass. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Decorate with thyme sprigs and strawberry slices.
Make the most of fall strawberries by preparing this cocktail, where the fresh berries are muddled to capture both their flavour and colour. With a bright-red hue, this gin smash also includes thyme and honey. Even in the fall, it tastes like summer in a glass!