This strawberry crush cocktail is a vibrant drink crafted with juicy strawberries, fresh mint leaves, brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup. The result is a fruity drink with a deep flavor, perfect for taking your cocktail recipes to the next level without breaking a sweat. 

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Looking for a fun strawberry cocktail?

​Look no further than this strawberry crush cocktail! This delicious drink is perfect for beating the summer heat. 

Strawberries and summer just go together. But instead of simply snacking on them when we want a summery treat, we turn them into fruity cocktails! Whether we’re whipping up a strawberry margarita, a frozen strawberry gin and tonic, or this strawberry crush cocktail, we can’t get enough of these sweet berries, especially when they’re in season. 

What Is a Strawberry Crush Cocktail?

This refreshing cocktail is made by muddling fresh strawberries and mint leaves in the bottom of a glass. Then, we add a little boozy goodness with brandy, then a splash of lemon juice and simple syrup, and top everything off with ice. 

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What you’ll love about this recipe:


  • TASTE OF SUMMER – This refreshing cocktail is the perfect summer strawberry drink as it uses fresh, in-season strawberries. Combined with the fresh flavors from the mint and lemon juice, this cocktail is like a taste of summer. 
  • SIMPLE – This recipe uses simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, so even the most novice cocktail enthusiasts can whip this up on a whim. 

What You Need to Make a Strawberry Crush Cocktail

  • Strawberries – We chop up whole strawberries and muddle them in the bottom of the glass. Make sure to use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. 
  • Fresh mint leaves – These get muddled in with the strawberries for a refreshing twist.
  • Brandy – Adds an oaky, subtle, sweet flavor to balance out the zingy flavor from the lemon juice and the freshness of the mint leaves. 
  • Lemon juice – Adds a pop of freshness and tanginess to compliment the strawberries. Fresh lemon juice is best. 
  • Simple syrup – Gives a pop of sweetness without overlaying the drink. You could also use honey if you like. 
  • Ice cubes

How to Make a Strawberry Mint Cocktail

  • Muddle a few of the chopped strawberries with a few mint leaves.
  • Add the brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup and stir to combine.
  • Add the ice, cover it, and shake it well until it is very cold.
  • Strain the liquid into chilled glasses with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with strawberries and mint sprigs.

Expert Recipe Tips


  • Not a fan of brandy? Make a strawberry gin cocktail instead, or use another spirit of your choice, like vodka, rum, or bourbon.
  • If the texture of muddled strawberries is throwing you off, you can use strawberry syrup instead.
  • Use a highball or Collins glass for serving.
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How to Serve a Strawberry Crush Cocktail

This is the perfect cocktail for serving at a party on a hot day, at baby showers, bridal showers, or any occasion that calls for a refreshing drink.

Stop settling for boring cocktails! Make this strawberry crush cocktail, and never go back to pre-made cocktail mixes or flavorless drinks again! If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment down below to help out the next reader! 

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Mint Strawberry Crush Cocktail

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Ingredients

  • Couple handfuls of strawberries - chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • fresh mint leaves - plus extra for garnish
  • 3 oz brandy
  • 1 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz simply syrup
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  • Muddle a few of the chopped strawberries with a few mint leaves. Add the brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup and stir to combine. Add the ice, cover and shake well until very cold. Strain the liquid into chilled glasses with fresh ice. Garnish with strawberries and mint sprigs.

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Recipe FAQs

Yes! This is the perfect drink to make without alcohol, as its flavors work perfectly even without brandy. We love using club soda, tonic water, ginger ale, ginger beer, or swapping the lemon juice for lemonade to make this recipe a non-alcoholic drink.

Since we’re using in-season strawberries, we recommend making this drink during the summer.

Absolutely! If strawberries aren’t your thing, you can swap them out for another in-season berry. Blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries would be great options!

Muddling releases flavor and aroma that you can’t get by simply plopping the strawberries and mint straight into the drink. With muddling, the strawberries release their sweetness and juices, while the mint releases a refreshing aroma into the drink. 

4 Comments

  1. This cocktail looks gorgeous. I love that you used brandy, a perfect flavor combo. Delicious, Hugs, Terra

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