Strawberry Muse

Drawing from similarities with the Berry Lemongrass Spritz, a previous cocktail that we posted, we couldn’t resist giving it a remake with a little more strawberry punch. The original version is bright, floral, and crisp—made with Grey Goose Strawberry Lemongrass, cranberry juice, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and a splash of seltzer.

This remix keeps the spirit but shifts the flavor focus. We simplified the build, amped up the strawberry, and smoothed out the tartness—resulting in a softer, sweeter, golden-hour kind of spritz:

• Start with a big red wine glass full of ice

• 2.5oz Grey Goose Strawberry Lemongrass Vodka

• 0.5oz Elderflower Liqueur

• 0.5oz Lemon Juice

• Top with Trader Joe’s Sparkling Strawberry Juice

• Stir and enjoy!

The key change? Cranberry juice is out, and sparkling strawberry juice is in—bringing a juicier sweetness and a fun, fizzy lift. The elderflower stays in the background, just enough to support the bright strawberry and citrus notes without overpowering them.

If the Berry Lemongrass Spritz is made for daytime brunches, this version is your golden hour companion—smoother, a little flirtier, and made for slow sips as the sun sets.