Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

• Juice the lime and orange (or blood orange) if using fresh citrus.

• If using regular vodka, muddle 2–3 ripe strawberries in the shaker to infuse flavor.

• Prepare garnishes: Slice a round of orange, wash the berry, and rinse mint leaves.

Step 2: Build the Cocktail

• In a cocktail shaker, add:

  • 1½ oz strawberry vodka (or regular vodka + muddled strawberries)

  • 1 oz orange liqueur

  • 1 oz blood orange juice

  • 1 oz pineapple juice

  • ½ oz lime juice

  • ½ oz simple syrup (if desired)

• Add a generous handful of ice cubes.

Step 3: Shake It Up

• Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.

• The goal is to fully chill the mixture and aerate the juices.

Step 4: Strain and Serve

• Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass, or serve it over fresh ice in a rocks glass.

Step 5: Garnish

• Add a fresh strawberry or raspberry to the rim.

• Tuck in a small mint sprig for a touch of green and aromatic finish.

• Place a thin slice of orange on the edge or float on top.