Drinking in Season: Balsamic Strawberry Smash

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Drinking in Season: Balsamic Strawberry Smash
120 min.
1
571kcal

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Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with our Balsamic Strawberry Smash, a cocktail that perfectly captures the essence of seasonal ingredients. This vibrant drink is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of the sweet and tangy notes that strawberries and balsamic vinegar bring together. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply looking to indulge in a refreshing treat, this cocktail is sure to impress.

Imagine the lusciousness of ripe strawberries, muddled to release their natural sweetness, combined with the rich depth of bourbon and the unique twist of balsamic vinegar. The result is a harmonious blend that tantalizes the taste buds and elevates your drinking experience. Plus, with its vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free attributes, this drink caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it a perfect choice for everyone.

With a preparation time of just two hours, you can easily whip up this delightful concoction, including a homemade strawberry syrup that adds an extra layer of flavor. The syrup, infused with lemon and sugar, enhances the cocktail's profile, making each sip a burst of summer in a glass. So, gather your ingredients, shake things up, and get ready to savor the refreshing taste of our Balsamic Strawberry Smash!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 ounce balsamic vinegar 
  • ounces bourbon 
  •  optional: lemon cut in half
  • inch lemon zest 
  • ounce karo syrup 
  •  strawberries hulled
  • serving strawberries 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. To make the syrup, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon rind in a saucepan. Cover and let sit for 1 hour at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  2. Once the sugar has dissolved and the strawberries have released their liquid, bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring gently, until the berries are tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the strawberries to a pint jar. Continue simmering the syrup until it thickens to a syrupy consistency, about 2 minutes. Discard lemon peel and pour syrup over berries.
  4. Let cool to room temperature, then store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
  5. To make the cocktail: muddle 4 strawberries and the lemon in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, then add the strawberry syrup, balsamic and bourbon.
  6. Shake vigorously. Using both the cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer, strain the cocktail into a glass.
  7. Garnish with a strawberry.

Nutrition Facts

Calories571kcal
Protein2.74%
Fat2.1%
Carbs95.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
240.59
Glycemic Load
53.91
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.464347797891%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.23mg
Petunidin
0.21mg
Delphinidin
0.6mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
47.71mg
Peonidin
0.1mg
Catechin
5.97mg
Epigallocatechin
1.5mg
Epicatechin
0.81mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg
Eriodictyol
23.07mg
Hesperetin
30.13mg
Naringenin
1.09mg
Luteolin
2.05mg
Kaempferol
0.99mg
Myricetin
0.62mg
Quercetin
3.36mg
Gallocatechin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:570.73kcal
28.54%
Fat:1.14g
1.75%
Saturated Fat:0.07g
0.46%
Carbohydrates:115.77g
38.59%
Net Carbohydrates:108.1g
39.31%
Sugar:97.93g
108.81%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:29.16mg
1.27%
Alcohol:18.94g
100%
Alcohol %:5.07%
100%
Protein:3.33g
6.67%
Vitamin C:179.97mg
218.14%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.25%
Fiber:7.67g
30.69%
Folate:58.95µg
14.74%
Potassium:473.34mg
13.52%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.52%
Calcium:92.41mg
9.24%
Iron:1.65mg
9.19%
Magnesium:36.44mg
9.11%
Copper:0.16mg
7.97%
Phosphorus:69.24mg
6.92%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.48%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.99%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.92%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.7%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.43%
Vitamin K:4.22µg
4.02%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.62%
Selenium:1.65µg
2.36%
Vitamin A:50.61IU
1.01%