Midsummer Night’s Dream (aka "Shakespeare in Spritz")
Difficulty: 2 (Moderate - requires shaking, muddling, or 4+ ingredients)
Type: Highball
Ingredients:
- 2–3 strawberries, hulled
- 6 mint leaves
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz gin
- Soda water to top
Instructions:
- Muddle strawberries, mint, and syrup.
- Add gin, lemon, and ice; shake briefly.
- Strain over ice and top with soda.
- Garnish with berry and mint.
Description:
A garden party sonnet—fresh berries, mint, and gin with a sparkling last line.