Adjust the sweetness. These drinks are very forgiving - add a bit of lime juice or simple syrup as necessary to achieve your preferred level of sweetness. If you tend to dislike sweeter drinks, we recommend dialing back the simple syrup a little bit when you mix these cocktails (you can always taste and add more later!)

How do I measure ounces? 2 ounces is equivalent to 1/4 cup. 

Additions and substitutions. Use fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or peaches in place of the strawberries. You can use frozen fruit if you prefer (you may need to extend the cook time by a few minutes). Use fresh rosemary or basil in place of the thyme, or omit the herbs altogether if you prefer to just have the strawberry flavor. To stretch these drinks a bit, make the cocktail as directed, then fill each glass halfway with the cocktail and top with club soda, tonic water, or prosecco. 

How to add a salt or sugar rim to your cocktail. Spread a thin layer of sugar or salt over a plate. Run a wedge of citrus (lime, orange, lemon) around the rim of each glass, then dip the glass into the salt. If you don’t have any citrus, you can pour a bit of water into a shallow bowl and dip the mouth of the glass into the water. 

What kind of spirit should I use? These cocktails are delicious with tequila, gin, and vodka! We like using Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Broker’s or Beefeater London Dry Gin, and Ketel One or New Amsterdam vodka for cocktails. But use whatever you like to drink!

To make this strawberry cocktail for a crowd, follow a 1:1:2 ratio (1 part strawberry syrup, 1 part lime juice, 2 parts spirit) and scale up as needed.  

If you don't have a cocktail shaker, shake your drinks in a large mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Store extra strawberry syrup in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to six months.

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