Strawberry Whiskey Lemonade

• Produce

  • 1 cup Strawberries

• Condiments

  • 2/3 cup Lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup Strawberry simple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Sugar

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 2/3 cup Whiskey

• Liquids

  • 1/4 cup Water

• Other

  • (optional fresh strawberries and lemon slices, for garnish

Found on lifeasastrawberry.com

Description

Ingredients

• FOR THE STRAWBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water
• TO ASSEMBLE THE COCKTAILS:
• ⅓ cup strawberry simple syrup
• ⅔ cup whiskey
• ⅔ cup lemon juice
• (optional) fresh strawberries and lemon slices, for garnish

Directions

• FOR THE STRAWBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:
• Stir together strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Bring strawberry mixture to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until strawberries have softened and sugar has dissolved, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from the heat and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Strain syrup into a bowl or measuring cup through a mesh strainer to remove the strawberry pieces. Save strawberries for smoothies or jam later in the week!
• TO ASSEMBLE THE COCKTAILS:
• In a large shaker, combine simple syrup, whiskey, and lemon juice. Add a handful of ice and shake to combine.
• Pour whiskey lemonade over ice into drinking glasses. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices (optional) and serve immediately.