Love a strawberry cocktail but want to to skip the muddler? Try out this super easy strawberry syrup that will last for weeks. Think of it as meal prep but for cocktailing— it only takes 30 minutes to make and then you’ll have a number of delicious cocktails at your fingertips. Your future self will thank you.

• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar

Rinse the strawberries, cut off the tops, and then cut into quarters. In a medium saucepan, bring the 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. Check out this video we made of the process and be sure to try out a Strawberry Gin and Tonic, Kitty Collins, Strawberry Old Fashioned, or Strawberry Mojito once you’ve made your syrup.