Strawberry & Limoncello Smash

Serves: 1

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English Limoncello

Ingredients

  • 50ml Three Wrens English Limoncello
  • 3–4 fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 15ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 10ml Sugar syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Soda water (to top up)
  • Strawberry or lemon slice (for garnish)
  • Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)

Step-by-Step

  1. Muddle the strawberries: In a cocktail shaker, lightly crush the strawberries with the lemon juice and sugar syrup to release their juices.
  2. Add the Limoncello: Pour 50ml of Three Wrens English Limoncello into the shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake: Add a good handful of ice and shake firmly for about 15 seconds.
  4. Prepare your glass: Fill a tumbler or large rocks glass with ice.
  5. Strain: Strain the mixture into the glass. If you like, you can pour it through a fine sieve to remove seeds, but it’s not essential.
  6. Top up: Add a splash of soda water to taste.
  7. Garnish: Decorate with a strawberry or a lemon slice. A few mint leaves look great too if you have some.