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Strawberries and Cream Cocktail

This strawberries and cream cocktail makes for a fabulous dessert drink. Combining the lush flavor of ripe berries and the delicate fragrance of fresh wildflowers, it's like sipping the very essence of summer. 
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, French
Keyword cocktail, dessert drink, easy
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 drink

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • ¼ cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 teaspoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Place the sliced strawberries in a small bowl (reserving a few slices for garnish) and pour over the elderflower liqueur. Let them macerate for at least 15 minutes (or cover and refrigerate for up to a day).
  • Transfer the mixture of strawberries and elderflower liqueur to a cocktail shaker. Then add the gin and heavy whipping cream.
  • Toss in some ice and shake vigorously.
  • Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a slice of strawberry, and serve.