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Strawberry Martini A La Crème

July 20, 2020 by Mirlandra Leave a Comment

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Fresh summer strawberries, lemon vodka and heavy cream make this luscious strawberry martini one to remember!  Think your favorite lemon drop martini bursting with strawberry flavor and a touch of strawberry shortcake dessert.  This is a new girl’s night classic and a summer cookout staple!  

A vibrant, red strawberry martini fills a clear martini glass on a white table. The drink is garnished with heavy cream, a wedge of lemon and a strawberry.

If there was ever a summer to make a lot of martinis this would be it! For a long time my favorite cocktail has been the lemon drop martini but I had never tried any strawberry versions! I love strawberry lemonade so a strawberry martini with lemon vodka seemed like a solid choice.  In the end I loved it so much that I tried several different versions.

The beauty of heavy cream in a strawberry martini

My favorite experiment was this lovely Strawberry Martini A La Crème.  Oh my taste buds!  You get the burst of strong vodka, the explosion of ripe strawberries and tang of lemon vodka but there is also this lovely rich cream mouth feel.  It is sensational!

This cocktail reminds me of what it would be like if the strawberry shortcake walked off my dessert plate and into a martini glass.  I don’t think I’m going to be able to stop drinking them at the end of summer.  This could easially show up at Christmas, Valentine’s Day and even my birthday!  It is just that good.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT VODKA FOR A MARTINI

You don’t have to buy top shelf vodka for a great lemon drop martini. There are several classic middle shelf options that are easy on the wallet but make a delicious martini!

Remember, this is a very flavorful drink already so you don’t need to look for a nuanced, fancy vodka to make it great! This martini is more about the combination of all the flavors than it is about highlighting the most expensive vodka you can find.

My favorite two vodkas for a strawberry martini are the Swedish Svedka Lemon Vodka and 306 Lemon Vodka.

I prefer the Svedka because it is less sweet.  Once you muddle strawberries into the martini and use whipped cream vodka it makes sense to go for a flavorful lemon vodka that is not overly sweet.

MY OTHER FAVORITE Fruit Cocktails

  • The Perfect Lemon Drop Martini
  • The Perfect Pomegranate Martini
  • Strawberry Pina Colada
  • Frozen Watermelon Margarita 
  • Frozen Mango Margarita
  • Apple Pie Moonshine
A vibrant, red strawberry martini fills a clear martini glass on a white table. The drink is garnished with heavy cream, a wedge of lemon and a strawberry.
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Strawberry Martini A La Crème

Fresh summer strawberries, lemon vodka and heavy cream make this luscious strawberry martini one to remember! Think your favorite lemon drop martini bursting with strawberry flavor and a touch of strawberry shortcake dessert. This is a new girl's night classic and a summer cookout staple! Make sure to choose a good quality lemon vodka for the best flavor. I like Svedka for a nice balance of tart-sweet lemon vodka.
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Keyword strawberry martini, strawberry shortcake drink, lemon drop martini, girl's night cocktail
Servings 1
Calories 166kcal
Author Mirlandra

Ingredients

  • 1 oz lemon vodka I use Svedka
  • ½ oz Smirnoff whipped cream vodka
  • 2 oz lemonade I use Simply Lemonade brand
  • 3 strawberries diced
  • 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream 40% fat content suggested

Instructions

  • To rim glass with sugar, rub a wedge of lemon over the top of the glass rim. Immediately dip the glass into sparkling sugar.
  • Put all ingredients except whipping cream into a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to mash the berries into the drink.
  • Add ice and shake to chill.
  • Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
  • Drizzle the heavy whipping cream into the glass in a circular fashion. Tip: If you have a kid’s Tylenol syringe around it is perfect for drizzling the cream in!
  • Garnish with lemon and fresh strawberries

Notes

Sparkling sugar is most often found in the cake decorating section or at a craft store. It makes a lovely glass rim for the drink.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Martini A La Crème
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 55mg2%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 74IU1%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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