Oh, how I love strawberry cocktail season!
After returning from the start of my book tour, I didn’t run the washer, unpack, or do grocery shopping. Instead, I recreated a cocktail I enjoyed at The Plaza Champagne Bar so I could share it with you.
This Strawberry Champagne Tequila Fizz is wonderfully bright and refreshing. It uses tequila—making it a fun option for Cinco de Mayo—or any spring gathering when you want something a little different.
I shared pictures on Instagram stories and many of you asked for the recipe, so here it is. The method is very simple: muddle strawberries with a pinch of sugar and tequila to make a sweet strawberry tequila base.
Once the strawberries are broken down, pour that mixture into your glass and top with chilled champagne. A dry or semi-dry champagne works well because the strawberry-tequila blend is sweet.
The final touch is a thin slice of jalapeño dropped into the drink. The seeds add a gentle, scattered heat that lifts the sweetness and makes the cocktail memorable. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds; for more kick, leave them in.
The only change I made from the version at The Plaza was the glass size—I used a slightly larger glass than theirs, but the proportions remain the same.
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 until the strawberries break down. Add an ice cube, shake well, then pour evenly into 2 glasses.
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Top each glass with champagne, drop in a jalapeño slice, and serve.
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I appreciate you so much!
This is definitely our go-to spring drink.