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.

Tip Your Bartender
If this recipe hits the spot for you, tip Bob Peters on Venmo at @Bob-Peters-11

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.