Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: amaro, amaro cocktails, Lemon Juice, lemon juice cocktails, strawberry cocktails
Servings: 1
Crush one half of a ripe strawberry in a cocktail shaker.
Add the amaro, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Shake briefly but vigorously to aerate.
Double-strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and strawberry.
Pro Tips
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Use a mellow amaro like Averna or Montenegro for a more approachable flavor.
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Shaking briefly keeps the drink bright without over-diluting.
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Slap the mint leaves before garnishing to release their aroma.