Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

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Fresh Strawberry and Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe...161 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #gin

Fresh Strawberry and Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe...161 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #gin

Memorial Day in the United States is just a week away and that can only mean one thing. That’s right, it’s grilling season! When I say “grilling”, I mean everything that comes along with it – backyard parties, kids running through the sprinklers, cocktails on the patio and long, warm summer evenings. That’s where this fresh take on a classic Tom Collins cocktail recipe comes into play.

To kick off the season, I’m pairing up with OXO, the fantastic company behind of at least half of the tools in my kitchen. Not only do I use their tools for everyday cooking and Portion Control for Weight Loss & Healthy Living, but I also re-designed my pantry for How to: Organize Your Pantry. Well, it turns out that they have some equally awesome (read: functional, spiffy-looking and easy to use) cocktail tools.

Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe | cookincanuck.com #cocktail
Pictured: OXO SteeL 7-Piece Barware Set

What better way to start off the backyard party season than with a cooling cocktail that highlights fresh fruit? A classic Tom Collins cocktail is a simple concoction of gin, simply syrup, lemon and club soda. Classic and perfect in every way.

However, this Tom Collins maker happened to have a heck of a lot of fresh strawberries sitting in her fridge. So, the classic cocktail got a little summertime makeover with a splash of an easy strawberry puree, slightly sweetened with agave nectar, and a squeeze of lime juice.

This cocktail is not overly sweet, nor is it overly berry-ish. If you’re hoping for a full-on hit of strawberry, reminiscent of a strawberry margarita, well…then I suggest making a margarita. But if you want something that’s subtly flavored, cold and perfectly refreshing, then this is your drink.

The recipe:

Place the strawberries and agave nectar in a blender, and puree until smooth.

Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe | cookincanuck.com #cocktail
Pictured: OXO’s citrus knife, included in the OXO SteeL 7-Piece Barware Set

Using two Collins glasses, place a few ice cubes in each glass.

Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe | cookincanuck.com #cocktail
Pictured: OXO Good Grips Steel Ice Bucket and Tongs Set, Silver

Divide the gin, lime juice and strawberry puree between the two glasses. Stir with a long spoon.

Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe | cookincanuck.com #cocktail
Pictured: Cocktail Mixing Spoon & Jigger, included in the OXO SteeL 7-Piece Barware Set

Fill the glasses to the top with club soda. Stir again and garnish with lime wedges. Serve.

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Other summertime cocktails:

Summertime Cocktail Recipes | cookincanuck.com #cocktail
Cookin’ Canuck’s Kicked-Up Avocado Margarita Recipe
Cookin’ Canuck’s Pink Grapefruit Greyhound Cocktail Recipe
Foodiecrush’s Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria
The Boys Club’s The Rhubarb Sour
Inspired Taste’s Southside Cocktail

Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe

From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tom Collins Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces strawberries hulled & quartered
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • ice cubes
  • 3 ounces gin divided
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice divided
  • club soda
  • lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the strawberries and agave nectar in a blender, and puree until smooth.
  • Using two collins glasses, place a few ice cubes in each glass.
  • Divide the gin, lime juice and strawberry puree between the two glasses. Stir with a long spoon.
  • Fill the glasses to the top with club soda. Stir again and garnish with lime wedges. Serve.

Notes

WW (Old Points) 3 / WW (Points+) 1

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g
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  10. Julie says

    This looks so light and refreshing! I’m bookmarking it for when strawberries are in season again… which is not for another 4 weeks here 🙁

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  19. Amanda says

    Those pictures should be in a magazine… seriously stunning! Great recipe and love how you are so dedicated to being healthy. I am just starting to try it and your blog has been a GO-TO for me… for beautiful and delicious recipes and wonderful writing and photography. I feel so lucky to have met you so many years ago and love seeing how you are making the world a better place!

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  21. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    Just from the ingredients we would love this cocktail.. We are saving this for later… We are leaving for Paris tomorrow, so once we get back will unwind from our travels with one of these.. =)

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  23. Donna says

    We just built a new deck on our house – C’mon over and let’s lounge on the deck whilst we have some fancy pretty drinks like these!

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