I love strawberry cocktail season!
When I returned from the start of my book tour, the first thing I did wasn’t laundry, grocery shopping, or cleaning. Instead I recreated a drink I enjoyed at The Plaza Champagne Bar so I could share it.
This cocktail is fantastic and, since it’s made with tequila, it’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any spring celebration.
I posted photos to Instagram stories and many of you asked for the recipe, so here it is.
Start by muddling chopped strawberries with a pinch of sugar and tequila. You’ll end up with a sweet strawberry-tequila base that’s delicious on its own.
Pour that mixture into the bottom of your glass and top with chilled champagne. I prefer a dry or semi-dry champagne so the drink isn’t too sweet.
Finish with a thin slice of jalapeño dropped right into the drink. I suggest leaving the seeds in — they disperse through the cocktail and give a gentle kick when you sip.
I made only one small change from the version I had at The Plaza: the glass size. I didn’t have the tiny glasses from the bar, so I used slightly larger ones. It works just fine.
Strawberry Champagne Tequila Fizz
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 ounces tequila
- 4 ounces chilled dry or semi-dry champagne
- thinly sliced jalapeño for garnish
Instructions
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Place the chopped strawberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and add the sugar. Let them sit for 5 minutes. Add the tequila and muddle the strawberries until they break down. Add an ice cube and shake well, then divide evenly between two glasses.
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Top each glass with chilled champagne, drop in a jalapeño slice, and serve.
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I appreciate you so much!
This is definitely our spring drink.