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5 gin and strawberry cocktails perfect for Wimbledon!

5 gin and strawberry cocktails perfect for Wimbledon!

Jul 4, 2023
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We don’t know about you, but we’re overjoyed that Wimbledon is back this year! There are some classic summer pairings that are unquestionable and iconic: gin and tonic; bucket and spade; Wimbledon and strawberries!

Fun tennis fact: court-side visitors will eat an incredible 28,000kg of the yummy red berries over the course of the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, usually with a little dollop of cream.

As delicious as that is, here at Craft Gin Club, we think the only way to elevate this heavenly match is with the addition of, you guessed it, gin! If you want to learn how to make your very own strawberry gin, check out this homemade recipe here.

So, get ready to “serve” your fellow spectators one of these four “smashing” strawberry and gin cocktails! We’re sure you’ll LOVE them. These might be our favourite gin and strawberry cocktails ever…


5 strawberry and gin cocktails perfect for Wimbledon:

Strawberry & Black Pepper Gin & Tonic

(Makes one G&T)

3 strawberries
Freshly ground black pepper
45ml gin
Tonic water*
(*You could also use elderflower tonic, for a sweeter drink)

Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them in half (or quarters if they’re big). Muddle the strawberries with a good twist of freshly ground black pepper in a shaker, then pour into an ice-filled glass. Stir in the gin and top with tonic. Garnish with a strawberry and serve!


Strawberry Bellini & Boozy Strawberry Ice Cream Float

These are the perfect strawberry cocktails to make if you have strawberry gin on your gin shelf. If you love gin and prosecco cocktails, try the Strawberry Gin Bellini. Looking for something to cool you down in the summer heat? Try the sweet Strawberry Ice Cream Float! Watch the videos to learn how…


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Frozen Gin & Strawberry Daiquiri

250g strawberries, hulled
100g crushed ice, plus more if you like a thicker blended drink
50ml gin
Juice of half a lime

Combine all your ingredients in a blender and whizz. Pour into a glass and top with more crushed ice.  Garnish with a strawberry, a lime and an umbrella, if you have one to hand!


Strawberry Martini

Strawberry Martini

5 or 6 fresh ripe strawberries, plus one extra for garnish
30ml gin
30ml sweet vermouth
30ml dry vermouth
15ml maraschino liqueur

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice or a twist of lemon peel.


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Strawberry Gin Smash

Makes 8 serves
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
1 pound fresh strawberries
2 cups gin
3 cups soda
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Muddle the sugar and limes in a pitcher. Set aside 6 to 8 small strawberries and make a small slice in their tips. Hull and slice the remaining strawberries and muddle the slices with the sugar and lime juice. Stir in the gin and club soda and pack the pitcher full of ice. Add mint sprigs to garnish. Garnish glasses with a strawberry, slotted onto the edge of the glass. Recipe source: thekitchn


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