Strawberry Southside Fizz

The Strawberry Southside Fizz is a refreshing summer cocktail that’s delicious and visually stunning. Say hello to your new favorite drink!

With its delightful combination of fresh strawberries, mint, and a splash of fizz, this cocktail is perfect for warm evenings, gatherings with friends, or simply enjoying a quiet moment on the patio. In this post, we’ll dive deep into the ingredients that make this drink special and provide detailed, step-by-step instructions to help you create the perfect Strawberry Southside Fizz at home.

Why you’ll love this Strawberry Southside Fizz

• Bright and refreshing drink!
• Combination of sweet and sour!
• Great to serve on a hot summer day!
• Fruity spin on the classic Southside!
• Simple to make!

Understanding the Ingredients in the Strawberry Southside Fizz

• Strawberries: Fresh, ripe strawberries are crucial for a vibrant and flavorful drink.
• Fresh mint leaves: Fresh mint leaves are key to giving the drink its signature refreshing taste.
• Gin: The backbone of this cocktail is gin, which adds a botanical depth. Opt for a London Dry Gin like Tanqueray or Beefeater for a classic touch, or try Hendrick’s for a slightly floral twist.
• Lemon and Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice is essential for balancing the sweetness of the strawberries and simple syrup while providing a tart edge.
• Simple syrup: Simple syrup adds the necessary sweetness.
• Soda water: This is what gives the cocktail its fizz!

Tools needed to craft the best Strawberry Southside Fizz

• Cocktail Shaker: Used to chill, mix and prepare the drink.
• Muddler: A long, slender tool that helps crush up fruit and herbs, infuses and intensifies the flavors.
• Strainer: Prevents ice and fruit chunks from getting into the drink. However, for this drink we liked a few strawberry seeds in the glass.
• Chilled Cocktail Glass: Elevates the drinking experience.

Strawberry Southside Fizz-Ingredients

• 1 cup ice (crushed)
• 3 strawberries (1 for garnish)
• 6 fresh mint leaves (+ 1 sprig for garnish)
• 2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/4 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 2-3 oz soda water
• lemon wheel (for garnish)

Step-by-Step-Instructions

• Chill the cocktail glass and fill with ice.
• Wash a cut the strawberries.
• Add strawberries and mint to the cocktail shaker and gently muddle.
• Add ice, gin, lemon and lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until cold.
• Pour/strain into the cocktail glass.
• Top with soda water and gently stir.
• Garnish with a lemon wheel, strawberry and a mint sprig.
• Serve and enjoy!
• Cheers!

Garnishing the Drink

• Mint Sprig: Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint. Gently slap the mint between your hands to release its aromatic oils before placing it in the drink.
• Strawberry Slice: Add a slice of strawberry to the rim of the glass for a visually appealing touch.
• Lemon Wheel: For an extra burst of citrus, garnish with a lemon wheel.

Grab your muddler!

Creating the perfect Strawberry Southside Fizz is all about understanding and balancing its ingredients. From the fresh strawberries and mint to the right amount of fizz from the club soda, each component plays a crucial role. We hope you enjoy making and sipping this delightful cocktail. Try experimenting with the ingredients to suit your taste, and don’t forget to share your creations and experiences in the comments below. Subscribe to our blog for more cocktail recipes and tips to elevate your mixology skills. Cheers! And remember…

Life’s too short to eat bad food!

For other refreshing cocktails try:

Aperol Spritz

Blueberry Tequila Smash

Cherry and Basil Old Fashioned Smash

Lillet Spritz

Classic Mojito Cocktail

Easy Prosecco Punch

Refreshing Strawberry Mojito