Spicy Strawberry Mead Spritzer
This is not a drill! I’m finally sharing a cocktail (or mocktail) recipe. I’m not typically a cocktail person, and on the semi-rare occasions I do drink, it’s usually a beer or glass of wine paired with dinner or dessert. But during June’s Strawberry Moon, I was inspired to create more “themed” recipes. So I went ahead and made a cocktail recipe to go with my Strawberry & Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs! (You can find that recipe linked below)
If you’re not a mead drinker, you can substitute a sweet white wine or a rosé. But if you’ve never had it, why not go for it! Try this cocktail out and let me know what you think in the comments!
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Spicy Strawberry Mead Spritzer
Pair this spicy and sweet summer cocktail with Strawberry & Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs for a perfect June Strawberry Full Moon dinner party
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 10 Min
Ingredients
- 2 oz strawberry puree (recipe can be found linked below)
- 4-5 oz mead
- 1-2 oz sparkling water
- 1-2 slices Trader Joe's Hot & Sweet Jalapeños (you can also use fresh jalapeño, but be mindful that it will be hotter! If you're not a spice fanatic, you should remove the seeds and halve the amount)
- Fresh mint for garnish, optional
- Fresh strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle the jalapeño slices into the strawberry puree
- Pour in the mead and stir
- Top with sparkling water
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, some sliced strawberries, and serve!
