Ingredients for 1 glass
For the fermented strawberry cordial
- 350 g ripe strawberries
- 100 g blueberries
- 50 g honey
- 5 g salt
- 50 ml whey
- 250 g sugar
- 100 ml STROH 80
For the cocktail
- 4 cl STROH 80
- 1 cl peaty Islay malt whisky
- 3 cl fermented strawberry cordial
- 3 cl fresh lime juice
- 1 cl simple syrup
Preparation
For the fermented strawberry cordial
- Combine strawberries, blueberries, honey, salt, and whey, pressing and squeezing the berries in the process.
- Then, fill a tall glass container (such as a flip-top jar) and cover with a very thin but continuous layer of mild olive oil (the olive oil protects against excessive oxygen exposure and adds texture to the final product).
- Loosely cover the container and let it ferment for 2 to 3 days at room temperature (the mixture will start to bubble slightly and expand).
- After fermentation, mix with sugar and STROH.
For the cocktail
- Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice cubes and strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass through a tea strainer (for a perfect result, strain the cocktail twice).
- Garnish with seasonal berries and cocktail umbrellas, and serve chilled.
Tip: To make your own whey for the strawberry cordial, simply hang probiotic yogurt in a cheesecloth or kitchen towel. Gather the liquid whey that drips off and store it in a cool place or utilize it as a starter for lacto-fermentation.
