This make-ahead Strawberry Cosmo is a frozen batch cocktail combining fresh strawberry syrup, vodka, orange liqueur, and lime juice—mixed in advance and stored in the freezer for instant chilled drinks. It's ideal for entertaining since the entire batch stays ready to serve.
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First, make the strawberry syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and 3/4 cup of water.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until it has slightly thickened.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup or bowl. Let it cool completely.
To make the cocktail, start with a 1-liter bottle of vodka. Pour out 1 3/4 cups of the vodka and reserve it for another use.
To the remaining vodka in the bottle, add the orange liqueur.
Add the freshly squeezed lime juice.
Add 1/2 cup of the cooled strawberry syrup.
Finally, add the remaining 1/4 cup of water.
Secure the cap on the bottle and shake well to combine all the ingredients.
Place the bottle in the freezer to chill until you're ready to serve.
To serve, simply pour the chilled Strawberry Cosmo into a martini glass and garnish with a fresh strawberry if desired.
Store the batch cocktail in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks; stir well before pouring.
fine-mesh strainer · freezer-safe container (at least 2-quart capacity)
The Strawberry Cosmo batch keeps in the freezer for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container.
Yes, prepare the strawberry syrup up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate separately, then combine with spirits when ready to batch the cocktail.
Pour directly from the freezer into chilled glasses; the mixture will be slushy and perfectly chilled without dilution from ice.
Yes, double or triple the batch proportionally; ensure your container is large enough and stir well after combining all ingredients.
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor; bottled lime juice is a substitute but will lack the brightness and complexity of fresh-squeezed.
