Sweet, spicy and ultra-refreshing, the Chilli-Strawberry Gin Cocktail is a bartender-style serve that’s built for warm weather and big flavour. It pairs juicy strawberries with the citrus heat of Chilli Mandarin Gin, finished long with soda for an easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing cocktail.
This one looks impressive but is simple to execute - perfect for Summer sipping by the pool, entertaining friends or just a little treat on a quiet arvo.
Chilli-Strawberry Gin Cocktail Recipe
You'll need:
- 60 ml Chilli Mandarin Gin
- 30 ml strawberry syrup (e.g. Monin)
- Ice
- Soda water
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh mint (to garnish)
How to make it:
- Muddle a small handful of fresh strawberries in the bottom of a tall serving glass.
- Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- Add the Chilli Mandarin Gin and strawberry syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake, then strain into the prepared glass.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, and strawberry slices on the rim of the glass.
Why It Works
This is absolutely made for those warmer months - the long lunch cocktail recipe of your dreams. Fresh strawberries bring natural sweetness and texture, while the strawberry syrup adds consistency and depth. The chilli gin delivers bright citrus up front with a gentle heat through the finish, and soda keeps everything light and refreshing.
Ready to try it?
Made with Chilli Mandarin Gin from Heaps Good Spirits, this cocktail is a fresh way to showcase chilli gin without overpowering the glass.
