It’s strawberry season which means it’s time for strawberry cocktails! These delicious berries can be muddled in drinks or you could try an easy strawberry syrup that will last for weeks. It only takes 30 minutes and is super versatile— you can make so many different cocktails with strawberry syrup!

Rinse 1 pound of strawberries, cut off the tops, and cut into quarters. In a medium saucepan, bring strawberries and 2 cups of water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Skim off any foam that forms. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Though tempting, do not press on the strawberries as this will result in a cloudy syrup. In a clean pot on low heat, add 1 cup of sugar to the strawberry liquid and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour into an airtight container, straining a second time if necessary. Label and date your syrup— it will keep in the refrigerator for three weeks.

So many drink possibilities with this syrup! How about a super easy Strawberry Gin & Tonic? Or maybe a play on a strawberry lemon drop? If you prefer something a bit more boozy, we’d suggest a Strawberry Old Fashioned made with our single barrel Distiller’s Workshop Apple Brandy. Don’t worry, its beautifully balanced and certainly not too sweet. Now, for those who love a mojito… have you tried a Strawberry Mojito? Made with our small batch Distiller’s Cut Rum? It’s so good! And if you’re a fan of Old Tom Gin you’ll love this citrusy Kitty Collins. The only think better than one of these cocktails is two. Cheers!