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Strawberry Fields cocktail. Photo courtesy of Pairings Bistro.

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A Sophisticated Take on Summer Sipping

Bright strawberries, citrus, and basil come together in a refined cocktail for effortless entertaining.

Article by Jennifer Waldera

Photography by Pairings Bistro and Contributing Photographers

Originally published in Harco City Lifestyle

The bar team at Pairings Bistro works together to craft new and creative cocktails each season. This one is perfect for warm-weather sipping and was shaken up by Pairings as a signature cocktail at Harco City Lifestyle’s Launch Party in April. Try whipping it up for all of your summery gatherings that call for a refreshing, easy-to-make crowd-pleaser. 

Strawberry Fields

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ounce honey syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • 4-5 strawberries muddled
  • Drizzle of Dimitri’s 18-year balsamic vinegar
  • Basil and dehydrated strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Muddle 4 strawberries and 2 basil leaves and transfer to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add tequila, lemon juice, honey syrup, and egg white.
  3. Add ice and shake vigorously.
  4. Finely strain and serve in a coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with basil, dehydrated strawberries, and a swirl of Dimitri balsamic vinegar.

Visit Pairings Bistro at 2105 Laurel Bush Rd #108, Bel Air, MD 21015. PairingsBistro.com