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Sun-Kissed Sipper

Sun-Kissed Sipper: Your Ultimate Summer Whiskey Cocktail

Experience the refreshing Sun-Kissed Sipper cocktail combining strawberries and lemon juice for your perfect summer drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Syrup
  • 1.5 cups Fresh Strawberries Sweetness & flavor; can use fresh or frozen, but fresh is preferable for garnish.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetener for simple syrup; can substitute with cane sugar for a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Water Dissolves sugar and extracts strawberry juice; essential for making syrup.
For the Cocktail
  • 1 ounce Rye Whiskey Adds bold, peppery flavor; opt for rye vs. bourbon for a spicier profile suited for summer.
  • 1 ounce Amaro Nonino Provides a bittersweet flavor with complex notes; can be sipped on its own or omitted for a simpler drink.
  • 0.5 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens the drink with acidity; freshly squeezed is ideal, bottled can work in a pinch.
  • 0.5 ounce Strawberry Syrup Homemade syrup adds flavor and sweetness to the drink.
  • Ice Essential for serving chilled.
  • Soda Water/Club Soda (optional) Lightens the drink for a refreshing finish.
For the Garnish
  • Fresh Strawberry Adds a beautiful touch and enhances visual appeal.
  • Lemon Wedges Optional for additional garnish.
  • Twisted Lemon Peel Optional for additional garnish.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Cocktail shaker
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Old Fashioned Glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, combine 1.5 cups of sliced fresh strawberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a simmer, around 5 minutes.
  2. Continue to simmer the strawberry mixture for about 10 minutes, allowing the strawberries to break down and meld with the sugar.
  3. After the syrup has cooled for about 10 minutes, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the solid bits of strawberry.
  4. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 1 ounce of rye whiskey, 1 ounce of Amaro Nonino, ½ ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ½ ounce of the homemade strawberry syrup.
  5. Cap the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  6. Strain the cocktail into an ice-filled glass, such as an Old Fashioned glass.
  7. To elevate your Sun-Kissed Sipper, garnish the cocktail with a sprinkle of crushed pink peppercorn for an aromatic touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftover strawberry syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can freeze the strawberry syrup in ice cube trays for easy use, lasting for up to 3 months.

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