Smirnoff Strawberry Smash Cocktail

A cocktail bursting with fruity flavours is a vodka-based beverage which is lush with sweet profiles and tropical appeal. The smooth and neutral taste of Smirnoff Strawberry Vodka forms the foundation for the berry tones to shine alongside citrus elements.
What you’ll need
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, hulled3
- Fresh mint leaves4
- Fresh lemon juice15ml
- Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)10ml
- Smirnoff Strawberry Vodka30ml
- Ice cubes
- Soda water (to top)
Method
- Step 1
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries and mint with the lemon juice and simple syrup gently until the fruit dissolves.
- Step 2
Add the vodka and a handful of ice, then put the lid on and shake the mixture for around 10–12 seconds to chill and mix.
- Step 3
Strain the drink into an ice-filled glass (fine strain if you want less pulp).
- Step 4
Top with soda water, stir lightly, and serve forthwith, then garnish with a sprig of mint or a strawberry slice, if desired.
Tips & Suggestions
Use firm but ripe strawberries and muddle just until juices are released—over-muddling brings out seed bitterness, and since the cocktail has only a few ingredients, that comes through loudly.
Chill the glass and vodka beforehand, but briefly shake the drink—excessive dilution mutes the strawberry's brightness and vodka's structure, both of which are core to the cocktail's directness.
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FAQs
A smash-style cocktail is a quick, muddled cocktail composed of fresh fruit, herbs (most commonly mint), sweetener, spirit, and ice. It is a shaken style, typically over crushed ice.
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