Strawberry Smash

• 6 strawberries, plus 1 strawberry, halved, for garnish
• 6 to 8 mint leaves, plus 1 mint sprig for garnish
• Ice
• 2 ounces melon puree or juice
• 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
• 2 ounces chilled club soda

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the whole strawberries and mint leaves.
2. Add ice and the melon puree and Simple Syrup and shake well.
3. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass and stir in the club soda.
4. Garnish with the halved strawberry and mint sprig.

strawberries, mint, melon puree, simple syrup, club soda

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/strawberry-smash-cocktails-2010 (may not work)