Strawberry Gin and Tonic
Recipe by Catherine Pla
Makes 1 cocktail
Strawberry Gin and Tonic
Strawberry Simple Syrup
10 large strawberries, hulled and quartered (save one or to halves for garnish)
1 c water
1 c granulated sugar
Cocktail
2 oz strawberry simple syrup
2 oz gin
6 oz tonic water
Squeeze of lime (optional)
Make the syrup first by placing all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer until strawberries are soft, about 15 minutes. Strain the liquid through a sieve. Let syrup cool and refrigerate. Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Make a cocktail by adding the strawberry syrup to a cocktail glass half filled with ice. Pour the gin over and add the tonic water. Add a squeeze of lime if desired. Garnish with a strawberry.