Strawberry Dirty Sprite Drink (Printable Version)
A vibrant summer drink with fresh strawberries, vodka, coconut rum, and mint for a festive pink twist.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 litres lemon-lime soda (Sprite or similar, not diet)
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240 ml high-quality vodka
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60 ml coconut rum
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300 g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
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25 g granulated sugar
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Fresh mint leaves, small handful
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Ice cubes, for serving
→ For Garnish
09 -
Whole fresh strawberries
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1 lemon, thinly sliced
→ Optional Add-ins
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1–2 drops purple food colouring
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Splash of grenadine
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Jolly Rancher candies
# Steps:
01 -
Hull and slice 300 g fresh strawberries. Set aside a few whole berries for garnish.
02 -
In a large jug or pitcher, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently, then let sit for 5 minutes to allow juices to develop.
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Pour vodka and coconut rum over the macerated strawberries. Mix well to infuse the flavours.
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Add lemon-lime soda and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher. Gently stir to combine.
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To achieve a vibrant tint, incorporate 1–2 drops of purple food colouring, a splash of grenadine, or a few Jolly Rancher candies, if desired. Add ice cubes. Garnish with whole strawberries and lemon slices before serving.
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Pour into individual glasses and serve immediately, ensuring each glass contains some fruit pieces and mint.
# Notes:
01 -
For best flavour, chill all liquid components beforehand and prepare directly before serving to preserve carbonation.