Allow the syrup to cool slightly and transfer to a blender. Blend on medium speed, for 30 seconds. To remove the pieces of strawberries, pass the syrup through a fine mesh strainer, twice. You may need to tap the sides of the strainer to help shake the syrup through. Chocolate Cappuccino Cream Puffs from Runner’s Tales inspired by Choux Pastry Heart by Corinne Bailey Rae Peach Strudel with Honey Bourbon Frozen Yogurt from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures inspired by My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music & Wild Honey by U2 Many variations of a the beloved tequila sunrise have been served, over the years. Personally, we are not huge fans of the super-sugary grenadine. So, instead of keeping it classic, we developed a more flavorful grenadine substitute to be used in this Strawberry Rose Tequila Sunrise. rum, gin, or vodka - you can also infuse other silver or clear liquors can with strawberry flavor! Try rum, gin, or vodka!

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You can use gold tequila or reposado, but I wouldn’t advise using añejo tequila, or aged tequila. Tequilas that are aged already have flavors to them, so for the best strawberry flavor, use blanco tequila, or silver tequila, for this infusion. 🍽️ recipe Fresh fruits and melons: if you enjoyed the infused strawberries, there are so many other varieties of fruits and liquor you can try. Watermelon also works really well with tequila, and if you want some delicious chilled treats for the top of your ice cream you can use blueberries, pineapple or raspberries. reposado - also called gold tequila. This type of tequila has been aged for at least two months and up to a year. It is typically aged in oak barrels, which imparts a wonderful flavor ranging from vanilla to spices. Reposado tequila works well in drinks like elevated margaritas, mules, old fashioneds, or French 75s. You can also enjoy this tequila neat to really taste the full flavor profile. This riff adds a few muddled strawberries for a bright and fruity flavor that’s perfect for summer. Add a pinch of salt or a salted rim to make all of the sweet and sour flavors pop even more! The murky history of La Paloma

Muddle a couple of jalapeño slices with your strawberries to add some heat to your Paloma. If you have a favorite hot sauce, you could add a dash or two to the shaker instead of using jalapeños. The Paloma has an unclear origin, but it may have been created in the 1950s. The history of drink has been muddled (excuse the pun) significantly by fake Wikipedia entries. Read more about that over on the very enlightening Paloma History article on Alcademics. Mustard Dill Beer Bread from Curious Cuisiniere inspired by In Heaven There Is No Beer a German Polka

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As for orange liqueurs, I love Cointreau for its mix of sweet and bitter oranges. Other common brands to use are Curaçao and Grand Marnier. For a more detailed breakdown between all these liquors, take a peek at my classic margarita recipe. Lime Juice Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and a small pinch of sea salt, and fill the shaker ¾ with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Tequila strawberries are great at room temperature or you can serve them chilled if the day is a really hot one. You can use them to garnish a drink or serve them up with side of ice cream for dessert. I used Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit in this recipe. It’s a bit floral and not too sweet, so it’s great with strawberries. Have grapefruits but no grapefruit soda? Make sure that you wash them well, and trim and hull them for the best flavor. Strawberry hulls don’t have too much flavor, and can even be bitter, so I like to leave them out. The leaves of strawberries are also safe to eat, but they do impart a leafy green taste to the finished infusion. It’s up to you, though!

Wash, dry and remove stems from strawberries. Halve them and put them into a lidded container or pitcher. Cover strawberries with tequila and allow to steep for 4-7 days. The strawberries will relinquish their color and flavor to the tequila. Prep your glasses. Run a lime wedge around the upper outer rim of your glasses. Then roll it into the margarita salt mixture and set aside. I love to make Palomas with the craft Italian grapefruit soda from Whole Foods. It’s also great with the fancy grapefruit sodas from Q Mixers and Fever-Tree. You can go classic with Squirt, or even use easy to find brands like Fresca or Jarritos. The great thing about this easy recipe is that all you need to do is mix a few ingredients and let it sit for a while.

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In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar and water. Set over medium high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Bring the syrup to a boil and reduce to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Scaling Tips - This recipe is very easy to scale up or down. If you are making a half batch, simply cut the amount of the ingredients in half. Keep in mind, you will lose some volume of tequila because the strawberries absorb it, so add about ¼ more tequila than you think you will need. 🔆 top tip For the safest storage, keep your alcohol infusions in the fridge for longer-term storage. Contrary to what you may have read, infusions can spoil, especially if they still have the organic matter in them. Store: you can leave your tequila strawberries in the fridge for about 3 days before you should just make a new batch. Banana Cream Pie Bars from Peanut Butter and Peppers inspired by Tra La La Song by The Banana SplitsYou can certainly make a Strawberry Paloma with strawberry simple syrup, you’ll just want to make sure that you add enough lime juice to balance the sweetness. Coconut Rum Blondies from Gotta Get Baked inspired by I’ve Got A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts by Danny Kaye Feeling like a rebel?! 😈 Feel free to stray from the recipe card using these variations, or leave me a comment with your own! Or skip the berries and pour a strawberry liqueur instead. Start with 2 ounces to see if it's fruity enough for your taste and make adjustments when you shake up the next round.