by partysugar

When it comes to cocktails, we've established that strawberries and lemons are a great combination. They work well with vodka and sparkling wine, but how do they fare with gin? Wonderfully! I actually made this drink twice, once with vodka and a second time with gin, and I preferred the gin to the vodka. Its botanical quality adds a complexity to the libation, giving it more depth and flavor. The ingredient list calls for 7-Up to add effervescence, but sparkling water, tonic, or club soda would work fine. To take a look at the recipe, read more