Twist & SHOUT! Stay Safe Strawberry by Bob Peters

by Bob Peters on May 16, 2020

Charlotte master mixologist, Bob Peters, show us how to make a delicious Quarantine Cocktail — the Stay Safe Strawberry. This drink uses rye whiskey, homemade strawberry syrup, soda water and fresh-squeezed lemon juice.

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Stay Safe Strawberry

Ingredients

2 oz. of Rye Whiskey from Award-Winning Doc Porter’s Distillery (Charlotte, NC)
1 oz. of homemade strawberry syrup (recipe below)
0.5 oz. of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Top with soda water

Instructions

Combine all ingredients, except for soda water, in shaker tin with ice.
Shake, then double strain into collins glass.
Top with soda water.
Garnish
Enjoy

Recipe for Homemade Strawberry Syrup

Makes approximately 1.5 quarts of syrup.
Cut the tops off of one quart of fresh strawberries.
Quarter the strawberries and put in medium pot.
Add one quart of cool water.
Bring to a boil with medium heat, then reduce to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Add a half quart of sugar.
Stir gently until dissolved.
Strain (DO NOT PRESS) Into storage container and let cool.
Store in refrigerator. It will keep for 2-3 weeks.

**PRO TIP**

Strawberry syrup makes amazing non- alcoholic drinks. Try homemade strawberry lemonade! Or, drizzle it over brownies, fresh cut strawberries, and ice cream for a summer strawberry treat!

The “Twist & SHOUT!” series is sponsored by Charlotte Center City Partners and Charlotte SHOUT! We encourage you to drink responsibly.