This Strawberry Cocktail is easy to make and delightfully refreshing - using a handful of simple ingredients. It is the perfect Summer drink to cool you off on a hot day, and it's gorgeous to look at too!
It has been a few weeks since we last spoke, and I am sure you guys will be just as excited as I am about today's drink recipe!
The name says it all, Strawberry Mint Bliss, a blend of fresh strawberries with crushed mint and a couple other yummy ingredients. There is just something about Strawberry Cocktails and summertime to me!
Summer Cocktails
This Strawberry drink is everything you need on a a hot Summer day while sitting out under the shade of your patio umbrella, or while in the pool (which is how I plan to enjoy it over and over again).
I made this tasty drink for Mother's Day this past weekend for my mom and pregnant sister (eee!) so of course I had to make one non-alcoholic, and it honestly tasted just as good.
We all slurped them back pretty quick while we enjoyed our waffle bar brunch, and agreed that it is a winner for the hot days we have ahead. It is simply a gorgeous drink to look at with the combination of bright red strawberries and the green mint leaves and it is finished off with the addition of Italian Soda really makes it quite refreshing.
If you want to try a delicious lemonade recipe this Summer as well then I suggest you check out my Homemade Strawberry Lemonade right now!
Ingredients
- Strawberry Italian Soda
- Fresh Mint
- Fresh Strawberries
- White Rum
Now personally I enjoy my Strawberry Cocktail with Rum but you could easily do this with vodka, gin or any other alcohol you prefer! The fun thing with making your own drinks is the ability to customize them to your tastes and preferences.
You can even add a splash of lemon-lime soda to give it a little tang. The possibilities are only as endless as your imagination.
I mean really, could it be any easier to make? Be sure to buy double the ingredients if you are entertaining a larger crowd as it will be gulped back faster than you can make it.
More Drink Recipes
You need to check out our Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe for a decadent and refreshing slushy type drink to enjoy on a hot day!
Also be sure to check out last years Mother's Day drink, The Sparkling Unicorn here as well as other fun drink recipes on our Drinks Page. And let me know what your favorite Strawberry Cocktails are in the comments below! There is a fun drink waiting with your name on it!
Strawberry Mint Bliss
This summer drink combines bright red strawberries and fresh mint and it is finished off with the addition of Italian Soda to make it refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Strawberry Italian Soda, 1 L
- 1 bunch Fresh Mint, washed
- 1 pacakge Fresh Strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- White Rum, adjust to your taste - I do 2 oz per glass
Instructions
Instructions
- Pour soda into a drink pitcher and add rum to your preferred taste (I did about ½ c for the entire jug but you can do more or less).
- Rip off about ⅓ c of mint leaves and gently "crush" between your fingers to release the oils, add to pitcher of soda.
- Stir all the above ingredients together in the pitcher and add your sliced strawberries (I reserved a couple to place on the glass for added fun!).
- Serve in mason jars with green straws to compliment the mint, and ENJOY
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 0g
*Please note that nutritional values are not always 100% accurate and are to be used as a guide.
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What a perfect summer drink! It's ideal to make when sitting by the pool all day, super refreshing!
Thanks Rachel! It is most definitely a pool drink!!
I love strawberries! and well, with a hint of rum, it tastes so much better, lol! This recipe is great and I´m going to use it tomorrow night (I have a dinner party)! I was breaking my head trying to think of a Summerish drink but nothing...and then this post came along!!! Yay! Thanks so much for sharing it!:)
Awesome!!! I hope everyone loves it, it is so refreshing and will make them think of summer for sure!! Enjoy <3
Soooo totally making this tomorrow! Delicious!
Enjoy!!
Adding to my party list of must tries! Looks beautiful and yummy!
Thanks Christelle! It is always nice to have some extra great go-to drink recipes for BBQ season!
I love drinks that feature fresh herbs and fruit!
Such a perfect summer drink, looks delicious!
We have a huge crop of mint already this year! This is a great idea to use some of it. I just love Italian Soda too!
Oh you are so lucky, I have to buy mine at the store!!! It is such a nice combination with the soda and the strawberries.
What a beautiful summer drink. I love that it can be made with or without the rum. So pretty and I'm sure it's super delish.
It is a gorgeous addition to any BBQ, and the flavors are really something all together!
What a gorgeous colour! It's a great refreshing drink for the lovely warm weather we have here!
Thanks! My guests said the same thing, it is just so pretty to look at!
Wow, strawberry and mint sounds so good together but I'll take the virgin version. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Fred! It is delicious either way 🙂 Enjoy