Finest Call Strawberry Puree, 1 Litre

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Lemon or Lime Juice – A touch of acidity helps to balance the flavors of your purée mix, plus helps to prevent oxidization. Using homemade fruit purées in a cocktail is one of the best and easiest ways to give a drink a pop of color and a punch of flavor without needing a specific type of liquor. Don't limit yourself to margaritas with the raspberry purée; think of elevated gin drinks, drizzles on desserts, or even a great topping to oatmeal.

Taste the cocktails puree and adjust as necessary – adding more sugar for sweetness, citrus juice for acidity, salt for overall flavor, and/or water to thin it out. The finished cakes with have these beautiful swirls of concentrated strawberry flavor intertwined within the crumbs. Then reduce the heat to low and let the strawberries start to reduce, this usually takes around 15 minutes, you’ll need to keep an eye on them and give them a stir occasionally as you don’t want them to burn as the sauce thickens.

Roast Your Fruit – Cooking your fruit helps to concentrate the natural sugars and gives the purées a certain je ne sais quois. Some require simmering before blending, while others are as simple as putting the ingredients in a blender and then straining. This cocktail is best enjoyed poolside on holiday, but it will also bring you sunshine when you’re relaxing on a dreary day! The Prosecco will bubble up quite a bit when added to the strawberry puree, so go slow when pouring.

One popular option is the Strawberry Vodka Martini, blending strawberry vodka with a hint of lime juice for a zesty touch. Not only do you get to control the flavor and what you add, but it's a great way to use up those strawberries you know you won't finish before they go bad.In some cases, additional ingredients such as pectin or citric acid may be added to help preserve the puree or to give it a specific flavor. If you find any joy, use or help in it, please consider a modest donation - however much you can afford when it comes from the heart, it's the kind of gesture that makes me warm with appreciation. Skip the tequila in a margarita, topping off with a splash of club soda or some homemade nonalcoholic margarita mix.

So whether you're a cocktail novice or a seasoned pro, Barry is your go-to guy to spice up your cocktail game. You’re also welcome to use a sugar substitute like stevia or monkfruit, but be sure to adjust the amount added depending on the sweetness level of your preferred sweetener .It helps to angle the glass and pour the Prosecco down the side of the glass rather than directly on top of the puree.

Fruit purées for cocktails are also easy to freeze and have at the ready, so they're perfect for drop-in guests or any time you want a fruity drink.Every year I even pick a few extra quarts of strawberries from our local Strawberry Farm just to make this recipe!