Strawberry Martini

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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
5 fresh Strawberries (hulled, small & ripe)
2 oz Ketel One Vodka
1⁄2 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
2 grind Black pepper
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of strawberry on rim.
  3. MUDDLE strawberries in base of shaker.
  4. Add other ingredients.
  5. SHAKE with ice.
  6. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 4/10
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Review:

Rich strawberries fortified with vodka and a hint of pepper spice.

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History:

Originated in London during the late 1990s.

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
2nd April 2023 at 03:54
Wonderful. Made to the recipe and it was perfect. A tad sweet for me, but I think that would also depend on the sweetness of the strawberries. Bright strawberry flavour.
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Asher Günther’s Avatar Asher Günther
18th November 2022 at 02:50
I thought the other commenter's idea of a splash of lime was a good one, however after trying it I felt it detracted from the strawberries. My solution is an expressed lime zest which brings that lovely aroma while keeping the drink unequivocally strawberry forward. A dash of saline also definitely doesn't hurt.
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Kenneth Pihl’s Avatar Kenneth Pihl
2nd July 2021 at 17:38
Great, but added 1 cl freshly squeezed lime juice the second time, which completed it
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Pascal Leroy’s Avatar Pascal Leroy
7th May 2021 at 19:44
Great success. Vodka retains and preserves the delicate fragrance of fresh strawberries. Use the best strawberries that you can put your hands on, it's worth it.
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Shona J’s Avatar Shona J
30th April 2021 at 17:08
This is lovely, I think it would have been good with a little bit of basil too, I might try adding it next time
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