Pinkertons
As the Bun was rummaging through the refrigerator the other day he said, “Hey, we still have mint – we should make Southsides before it goes bad.” I immediately thought that it was time for a new application for the mint and a new cocktail for SW.
As a kid, I loved Country Time pink lemonade – the pink, specifically. No triangle jokes, please. I learned well after my thirsty childhood that the pink powder really bore no difference in taste to the regular yellow stuff and discovered that good pink lemonade is made with the addition of real raspberry or strawberry. I don’t think I have ever made good pink lemonade of the child-friendly variety, so I decided to go ahead with my adult version, which would use the innocuous flavor of vodka to enhance the pleasure of its refreshment. With the judicious addition of fresh mint, I think that this one sealed the deal as a summer-time keeper. The name is a product of my own fit of whimsy, based on the color, so don’t go ordering this libation at the local dive, unless you plan to bring your own strawberries and guide the bartender through the blending process. Do, however, invite your friends over for this one. Be ready to make a second batch.*
In a blender, combine:
5-7 whole strawberries
1 cup of vodka (I use Skyy)
1-2 sprigs of mint, leaves only
1-2 tablespoons of simple syrup, or to taste
Cover and blend this all together until the strawberries and mint are completely puree-d. Strain through a fine strainer and into a small serving pitcher, stirring the pulp of the fruit around until all of the liquid is through the strainer. To serve, pour into rocks or short glasses filled with ice, evenly distributing amongst four glasses. Top off each glass with club soda and stir gently, adding a mint leaf for garnish, if desired.
*Dear friends Keith and Mario enjoyed a few rounds of this cocktail with us during the Market Days weekend and we quickly found that one round may have been enough! Check out Keith’s shout out to SW on his blog, but be warned, he’s hilarious, but not for the faint-hearted!
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This cocktail sounds very refreshing for the summer. Will have to try it out!
That looks wonderful!
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Love this pic. It’s 106 degrees where i am and i want that drink now.
This cocktail sounds very refreshing for the summer.thanx .
I’ve made this with frozen strawberries, as a kind of slushy. Yum!
Looks tasty!!
Yum! I am going to try it with Bacardi Dragonberry instead of the vodka I think 🙂
Yummers! Awesome post, and awesome blog. I can’t wait until the next entry! Keep ’em coming!
Thanks, Keaton!
Nice picture and nice drinks! But the picture looks more like tomato puree rather than strawberry 🙂
omg, that looks just delicious.
Thanks!
Gret ,will try it and let you know
see my website and give me ideas how to custamize it.
i want to be your friend..
I have a friend who’s last name is Pinkerton. I refuse to drink my friend, it would be cannibalic.
I don’t advise cannibalism, no. I do advise drinking, however.
very nice Cocktail for summer days. Thanks
i can’t wait to try it!!! thanks!
sounds like a tasty treat 🙂 Today is the perfect day to try something new.
Agreed, Adam! Friday cocktail hour! Will post a new one this weekend for you to try. Rainy and cold in Chicago, so it might be something a little autumnal this time.
Sounds delicious. Try substituting fresh basil for the mint. Basil is sublime with the strawberries.
Ahhhh. The Pinkerton. Looks like a delicious beverage. The mint must give it a lovely, complex flavor!