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We hope you enjoy this recipe, his delightful use of strawberries, and return for his monthly delights for the senses. And now, we will turn this space over to Jared. . .
For the month of June, I have chosen a fun martini. Because we are in the mist of a fantastic strawberry crop here in New Hampshire, I elected to make a Strawberry Shortcake with plump, sweet strawberries provided by Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis NH.
Strawberry Shortcake Martini
3 strawberries
2 tsp. simple syrup or 1 tsp. sugar
1 oz. Stoli Strawberry Vodka
1 oz. Stoli Vanilla Vodka
splash white creme de cacao
1/8 oz. half & half
1 shortcake
2 Tb. vanilla syrup
1. Muddle 3 plump strawberries that have been stemmed and cleaned in cold water in a 16-ounce pint glass.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of simple syrup or 1 teaspoon of sugar.
3. Add Stoli Strawberry Vodka, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, white creme de cacao, and half & half.
4. Cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
5. Chill an 8-ounce martini glass. (When using this size, you will only pour in 6 ounces of the drink).
6. In a small plate, shave one whole shortcake into fine pieces. (Please note, you can purchase store-bought shortcakes, or you can make your own using a Bisquick mix, which I prefer. Please note, when using the Bisquick brand, the recipe on the box says to use equal parts water and milk. I prefer to use 1 part water to 3 parts milk, as it makes it a little richer in texture. Before baking make sure to egg wash all your biscuits to create a golden glaze.)
7. In another small plate pour in vanilla syrup. You can use a store bought brand like Smuckers, or make your own. (I will be addressing homemade simple syrups, whipped cream, and layering cream in future columns.)
8. Invert martini glass into plate of vanilla syrup and rim the outside of the glass. Syrup should be no more than 1/16 inch from the top of the rim.
9. Then place the glass into the shaved shortcake bread.
10. Pour martini into glass.
11. Place a dollop of whipped cream on the edge of glass.
12. Cut a small piece (half) of strawberry and place on the whipped cream.
13. Voila! Enjoy.
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