Fresh Strawberry Martini
PUBLISHED ON: 04.10.2010
Strawberries are plentiful in Florida in April. In fact, right now Florida has an over abundance of strawberries and they are reasonably priced. This means that I am buying more strawberries than I need and am looking for ways to use them.
I can’t think of a more perfect way to use fresh strawberries than in a refreshing cocktail. I will tell you that the fruit used in this cocktail should be as ripe and as fresh as possible to produce the most flavor. A dash of simple syrup should only be used to ripen the fruit flavor and is not intended to create a frou-frou a/k/a syrupy sweet drink.
Strawberry Martini
Serves 1
Ingredients:
2 ounces good quality vodka
1/2 ounce frais de bois (optional)
A dash of simple syrup
Fresh strawberries
Directions:
Crush three fresh strawberries in a shaker, using a muddler or the flat end of a barspoon. Add ice, a large shot of vodka, a dash of frais de bois, and a hint of simple syrup to taste. Shake the mixture sharply and strain into a frosted martini glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Enjoy!
Unknown
That looks wonderful Velva!!! What is frais de bois?
Angie's Recipes
Looks very refreshing!
Ana Powell
That is a must do cocktail, awesome.Have a great weekend x
Cool Lassi(e)
What a great cocktail! Love that bright color rendered by the fresh strawberries.
TKW
A beautiful cocktail that's not too sweet? You are speaking my language, girl! Yum!
pam
I know you say to use fresh, but I still have some strawberries in the freezer from last year (vacuum sealed), so I'm going to give them a whirl and have some frozen margaritas!
Inspired by eRecipeCards
good advice on the syrup
Joanne
Strawberries are in abundance here as well, probably because they were shipped over from FL. This martini is definitely what I need to get me through this weekend. Sounds delicious.
Julie
I just heard a news report on strawberries being plentiful. I am hoping that's true here in Nebraska.This looks delicious! Have you tried Agave Nectar? I was listening to a radio show yesterday and they talked about making cocktails with Agave instead of simple syrup. I can't wait to try it. Anything to cut back on the white sugar, which I eat WAY too much of.
Sarah
Strawberries are a good price in my little town, too. I'm sure they come straight from Florida!
Lazaro Cooks
Our strawberry season here in Florida got pushed back a bit because of all the freakish cold weather. However, man are they good right now. Your martini look amazing. I'm going to make some for my dinner party tonight. Thank you for sharing. You covered strawberries and I posted about tomatoes last night. We're doing our local state produce proud.
ann low
I would love to try this. Very beautiful color and refreshing.
Kitchen Butterfly
It looks lovely!!!!!!!!!! and perfect for the good weather we have at the mo!
Rosaria Williams
I can dring to that! Freeze those beauties for later!
tinyskillet
Oh this looks great. Good I have another wonderful strawberry idea. Yes we have an over abundance of them, and a lot of them are in my fridge right now! 🙂
Claudia
Such a sweet, pretty glorious drink! Waiting 2 more months for strawberry season.
Lori
This sounds so wonderful! I could use a sip right now. We are soon to be in strawberry season in Kentucky and I can't wait. Right now we just have to pick up the ones from FL in the supermarket. 🙂
Unknown
What a gorgeous drink :D. It looks so fresh and girly (like me LOL).*kisses* HH
Unknown
Hi Velva,I looked up Fraise de bois but where can I find it in Tallahassee??
Kathleen
Oh Velva! Again you come up with a killa cocktail! If we lived closer to each other I think we would be bffs!!!
My Farmhouse Kitchen
Velva..my timing sure was good today..i stop by and see this little delight…wish i was therekary
teresa
oh wow, this would improve even the worst day! lovely!
Kim
Woo Wee! Come to mama! After a rough day with the kids, I could literally drink several of these:D
Mimi
I just picked up strawberries at the Farmer's market yesterday. They were so good, we ate them all just as they were. Next time I'll save a few for my martini.Mimi
Chef Aimee
This is a gorgeous cocktail! Me likey! 🙂
The Glamorous Gourmet
OMG that looks soo delicious & refreshing! Cheers to you XO:)
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy
This totally would have been nice to have tonight! Where were you when I needed you! I even have have the strawberries! 🙂
theUngourmet
I bought a huge container of strawberries at Costco the other day. I couldn't resist, they were such a good price! I've been busy slicing and freezing them. What a nice, refreshing drink! I'll have to use some of my strawberries on this recipe! 🙂
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
What a wonderful idea! So much better than the too-sweet daqueri.
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen
We love martinis in our house and this one looks particularily refreshing.Sam
Carol
That martini looks amazing! Can definitely live without the frou-frou, great idea!
Alicia Foodycat
I love fruity, not-too-sweet cocktails so this sounds perfect to me!I really like the look of that breakfast strata too. So easy!
pierre
this is a red marvel bravo !! Pierre
Liz Barrett
Oh, this looks marvelous! Think I will serve at my spring time cocktail party in May – was looking for something new and seasonal to delight my guests!
Laura in Paris
I was in a mood for a drink and found your recipe while browsing the blogs I follow. thanks! Sunday evening with friends in the Sarthe .. and soon a Martini in my hand!
Michelle
PERFECT for a Sunday Brunch or for a lazy, sunny afternoon on the porch.
Chris
That looks berry delicious! (Feel free to boo that one;) )
Chef E
Ha ha to Chris! Hmmm, shall I place my order for a special 'E-tini' to be ready when your door bell rings on a special Tuesday evening?
Hungry Dog
Beautiful, elegant, seasonal, delicious, and alcoholic–I love it!
Faith
What a beautiful drink! Strawberries won't be in season here for about another month…I can't wait! 🙂
CDC
Yum! And thank you to FL for all of the strawberries – we are getting great deals up here in MA on them too!
Cucinista
Looks positively ambrosial! I just started eating my first strawberries of the season. The first sign that spring is finally here!
The Absence of Alternatives
This looks divine! You are getting better and better at taking these pictures! (Not that they are not great before, but this one looks professionally done!)
À LA GRAHAM
This looks so good…I love anything with strawberries and a good cocktail never hurt! Saw you over on Bo's site and glad I checked you out…fabulous blog! 🙂
Pete
A nice relaxing drink in the evening after work….hmmmmmm!
MaryMoh
Looks very refreshing….beautiful colour!
Unknown
The photos on your blog are beautiful!
Marguerite
Looks sinfully good! We have a bumper crop of strawberries, this year, so this will be a good way to use them! Cheers!
sweetlife
yummy…what a great drink…a must trysweetlife
Pam
Yum! That's one good looking cocktail!
Tracy
Oh how much nicer my Monday would be if I had something as sweet as this to sip on. I don't think my boss would mind one bit. 🙂
buffalodick
Like potato chips…you just can't have one!
Cocina Savant
I am truly happy to find a foodie from Florida with well thought out dishes and a Gator fan to boot. Excellent use of your abundance of strawberries with this cocktail. If only I was back home in Pensacola so I could be picking strawberries as I used to to create such a splendid drink. Great to find your blog and a football fan with good taste.
Jen_from_NJ
A fresh strawberry martini? That sounds and looks heavenly!
Banu
oh, goodness! Would love to have one of these in my hand right now…gorgeous.
Bo
I will have to try this…yum!
Anonymous
A perfectly beautiful and refreshing cocktail!
Mags @ the Other Side of 50
We're a few months away from fresh strawberries here, but I'm definitely keeping this in mind for a fresh summery drink. Looks delicious!
Sophie Sportende Foodie
A grand cocktail, Velva!! Very refreshing too!Many greets from sunny Brussels!
Barbara
I've never seen a cocktail like this one, Velva!It looks divine! What a great, fresh, spring idea!
Erica
This looks amazing,Velva! Beautiful color…. I would love a couple 🙂
tasteofbeirut
Beautiful drink and it would make me feel very glamorous too!
shahana
nice presentation dear!
Stephanie from GardenTherapy.ca
slurrrp!
Nil.
Hummmm…
Katy ~
I'm feeling the love in these. I love strawberries!