Strawberry Meyers Lemonade Cocktail #NMVspring

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Spring is in the air! Time to celebrate. Warmer weather is here and outdoor fun is on its way. Mother’s Day and graduations are just around the corner.
What better way to celebrate than with a fruity cocktail?

Strawberry Meyers Lemonade Cocktail uses the best fruit spring has to offer. That would be sweet, juicy strawberries and those orangey tasting Meyers lemons. Add vanilla syrup made with Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and enjoy!

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Strawberry Meyers Lemonade Cocktail

Ingredients

Vanilla Simple Syrup

¾ cup water
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract

Strawberry Puree

8 frozen strawberries
Enough water to make 1 cup

Cocktail

1 ounce fresh squeezed Meyers lemon juice
2 ounce Vanilla Simple Syrup
1 ounce vodka
3 ounces strawberry puree
2 cups frozen strawberries

Instructions

Vanilla Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan, add water, sugar; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until syrup reduces, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat. After syrup has cooled, add vanilla extract and stir. Refrigerate unused syrup in an airtight container.

Strawberry Puree

Pulse the 8 frozen strawberries and water in a blender

Cocktail

Fill a rocks glass with frozen strawberries
Stir together lemon juice, vodka, syrup and puree. Strain over frozen strawberries.
Garnish with Meyers lemon wedges if desired.

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Here are some tips and tricks from Nielsen-Massey Vanillas for creating the perfect drink at home:

Use frozen fruit or juices in lieu of ice cubes to keep beverages from getting watered down.
Instead of using simple syrup to sweeten your drink, use a spoonful of marmalade or jam to add a fruity flavor along with sweetness.
Turn to punches or pitcher-style drinks for large parties. They are easy to mix ahead of time and ensure that you will spend the evening socializing with your guests instead of tending bar.
For mixed drinks, keep additional soda, sparkling water or juice on hand to make alcohol-free versions for children or adults not imbibing.

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