Batch Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Simple Syrup

1 carton strawberries, chopped
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

For the Martini

12 fluid ounces vodka
6 fluid ounces Cointreau
10 fluid ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed
14 fluid ounces strawberry simple syrup, prepared
10 fluid ounces cold water
as needed ice

For Garnish

as needed lemon slices
as needed granulated sugar, for rimming glasses
as needed strawberries
as needed mint leaves

Instructions

1
To prepare the strawberry simple syrup, combine the chopped strawberries, 1 1/4 cups of water, and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar in a saucepan. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
2
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the strawberries have softened.
⏱️ 10 min
3
Strain the strawberry simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup or heatproof container, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Set aside to cool.
⏱️ 3 min
4
Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain 10 fluid ounces of lemon juice. It's often a good practice to prepare the least expensive ingredients first.
⏱️ 10 min
5
In a large pitcher, combine 12 fluid ounces of vodka, 6 fluid ounces of Cointreau, 10 fluid ounces of fresh lemon juice, 14 fluid ounces of the prepared strawberry simple syrup, and 10 fluid ounces of cold water.
⏱️ 5 min
6
Add a generous amount of ice to the pitcher and stir well to thoroughly combine all ingredients. Taste the martini and, if desired, add a little more of the remaining strawberry simple syrup for additional sweetness.
⏱️ 3 min
7
Drop a few lemon slices into the pitcher for an extra burst of citrus flavor and visual appeal.
⏱️ 1 min
8
To prepare for serving, thread a fresh strawberry and a mint leaf onto a cocktail pick for each serving.
⏱️ 1 min
9
Moisten the rim of each serving glass with a lemon wedge, then dip the rim into granulated sugar to create a sugared edge.
⏱️ 1 min
10
Fill each sugar-rimmed glass with fresh ice. Pour the Batch Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini from the pitcher into the prepared glasses.
⏱️ 1 min
11
Garnish each martini with the prepared strawberry and mint cocktail pick. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min