strawberry soda vodka spritz

Ingredients:

• 8 oz of fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of water
• .5 ounces of strawberry simple syrup
• 1.5 ounces of vodka
• Sparkling water

1. Simple Strawberry Syrup. Add water into pot and bring to a boil. Lower to medium and add sugar. Stir until dissolved.
2. Add strawberries. Allow to simmer on medium-low heat for approximately 15 minutes or until strawberries are dissolved. The mixture should have halved in size, and should easily stick to the back of a spoon.
3. Remove from heat & strain. Spread mixture on strainer to ensure all liquid is removed.
4. Assemble drink. Add ice to shaker. Add .5 ounces of simple strawberry syrup & 1.5 ounces of vodka and shake.
5. Strain drink into champagne flute. Top off with four count of sparkling water.
6. Garnish with strawberry, serve & enjoy!