Cocktail of the week: Lost & Found’s strawberry bonbon – recipe
A sharp vodka soda with summery strawberry and vanilla overtones
This is a firm favourite of our bartenders and guests. Licor 43 is a very sweet, vanilla-y Spanish liqueur with a hint of citrus, and it works beautifully here with sweet strawberry and a sharp, lemon twist, and perfect for sipping in the late-summer sunshine.
Strawberry bonbon
Serves 1
30ml vodka – we use Stolichnaya
30ml strawberry puree – Funkin is our favourite
15ml Licor 43 (or vanilla syrup, which has a similar flavour profile, though that would, of course, reduce the drink’s overall alcohol content)
15ml strawberry syrup – we use Monin
8ml fresh lemon juice
50ml soda water, to top
2 strawberry bonbons, to garnish (optional)
Fill a stemless wine glass or tumbler with ice, to chill it nicely. Put the vodka, strawberry puree, Licor 43, strawberry syrup and lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice, then shake hard for about 20 seconds, to ensure everything’s well mixed. Strain into the ice-filled glass, top with soda, garnish with the bonbons and enjoy.
Harry Carr, bartender, The Lost & Found, Greek Street, Leeds
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