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    1 Jun 4, 2011 Alcohol  |   Jump to Recipe

    Strawberry Letter 22

    Strawberry Letter 22

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    So it seems like I’ve been on quite the strawberry kick recently.  Today I’m going to show you how to make the Strawberry Letter 22, a carbonated cocktail that tastes like a strawberry root beer soda.  Let me start by saying that I am actually not a big fan of root beer; however, I am completely in love with this drink.  The Strawberry Letter 22 gets its root beer flavor from Root Liqueur.  This organic liqueur is made of birch bark, smoked black tea, sugarcane, orange and lemon peel, sassafras and a number of other bold spices.  The flavor is crisp, clean and so delicious.  Seriously blows your average root beer out of the water.  Pair this liqueur with strawberry puree, rum, lime juice and simple syrup to make a refreshing summer cocktail.

    I used the ISI Twist ‘n Sparkle to carbonate this drink; however, any home carbonation system would work.  I would recommend making 4 – 5 of these beverages at a time to get the most out of one CO2 cartridge.  If you don’t have a soda maker at home; you can still enjoy this drink uncarbonated.  Continue reading for the recipe (and video of the Twist ‘n Sparkle in action).

     

     

    Root Liqueur

    Strawberry Letter 22

    Strawberry Letter 22

    by Brandon Matzek
    This recipe is courtesy of Josh Sullivan of Post Prohibition, a Baltimore-based movement that celebrates the craft of the cocktail. Josh enjoys creating well-balanced, artistic cocktails often featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. If you have enjoyed this recipe, be sure to visit Post Prohibition for more cocktail inspiration.
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    Servings 1 drink

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz. white rum
    • 1 oz. strawberry puree (recipe below)
    • 3/4 oz. root liqueur
    • 1/2 oz. lime juice
    • 1/4 oz. simple syrup (recipe below)
    • Special equipment: ISI Twist ‘n Sparkle (or other home soda maker)

    Instructions
     

    • Pour white rum, strawberry puree, root liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup into cocktail shaker, stirring to combine. If you are going to carbonate the drink, cap your shaker and place in the refrigerator. The liquids should be chilled before adding to the Twist ‘n Sparkle. Once chilled, pour the liquids in to the Twist ‘n Sparkle and carbonate. Transfer the carbonated cocktail to a short glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
    • If you don’t want to carbonate this drink, add ice to your shaker, cap and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a short glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

    To make strawberry puree:

    • Give 1 pound (ish) of strawberries a good rinse. Do not dry. Hull and half the strawberries. Quarter any extra large strawberries. Add strawberries to a large skillet and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until strawberries start to soften and release juices. Remove from heat and transfer to a small food processor. Add a dab of water and process until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh basket strainer into a clean bowl (you can use a spatula here to help press the liquids through strainer). Discard the solids. Let cool before using.

    To make simple syrup:

    • Warm equal parts white sugar and water over medium heat (I usually do 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water), stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Bring mixture to a boil, bubble for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Let cool before using.
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    Categories: Alcohol Tags: lime, root liqueur, rum, simple syrup, strawberry

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    1. Averie says

      June 4, 2011 at 8:22 pm

      I got real thirsty all of a sudden 🙂

      Reply
    2. Tiffany says

      June 6, 2011 at 6:54 pm

      What a great and fun contraption to play with! Love this drink idea, very refreshing for summer!

      Reply
    3. PJSully02 says

      June 6, 2011 at 3:42 pm

      Root, Strawberries & Carbination = Win, Win, Win.

      Reply
      • Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

        June 6, 2011 at 6:54 pm

        #winning

        Reply
    4. Rochelle says

      June 6, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      I agree about the being thirsty part :). I love the idea of this cocktail, I’m going to have to look into acquiring some root liquor methinks.

      Reply
      • Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

        June 6, 2011 at 6:54 pm

        Thanks!  Yes, you should search out Root.  If you are having a hard time finding it in store, there are many online retailers that carry it.  Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      June 8, 2011 at 8:49 pm

      Interesting combination of flavors here.  I always did like root beer due to no caffeine in it- will need to try this.  Thanks for posting

      Reply
    6. j.ville FL says

      June 23, 2011 at 12:44 am

      why is the song #23 when it sings about #22?

      Reply
    7. Platanosmangoes says

      June 24, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      So refreshing and a beautiful presentation.

      Reply

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