Description
Strawberries and Cream Cocktail is a smooth, luscious drink made with fresh strawberries, cream, and a splash of vanilla-kissed spirits. Sweet, fruity, and indulgent, this elegant cocktail is perfect for celebrations, date nights, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka (or plain vodka)
- 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur or heavy cream
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice (optional for brightness)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberry and whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, muddle strawberries with simple syrup until juicy.
- Add liquids: Pour in vanilla vodka, Irish cream (or heavy cream), and lemon juice if using.
- Shake: Add ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until chilled and creamy.
- Strain: Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish: Top with a fresh strawberry or a small swirl of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. To make it alcohol-free, replace vodka with vanilla extract (a few drops) and use milk or cream with strawberry puree. Adjust sweetness based on strawberry ripeness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry cocktail, strawberries and cream drink, creamy vodka cocktail, dessert cocktail