{"id":31001,"date":"2023-03-09T19:30:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T00:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=31001"},"modified":"2023-03-09T19:30:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T00:30:33","slug":"strawberry-rum-smash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/03\/09\/strawberry-rum-smash\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Rum Smash"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Strawberry-Rum-Smash.jpg?resize=497%2C757&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31003\" width=\"497\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Strawberry-Rum-Smash.jpg?w=660&amp;ssl=1 660w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Strawberry-Rum-Smash.jpg?resize=197%2C300&amp;ssl=1 197w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been anywhere near I4 recently then you know the undeniable truth\u2026. It\u2019s Strawberry Festival season again! Where Florida natives and tourists alike mix together for some amazing strawberry-infused foods. Every year they can get more and more creative (and bizarre). Strawberry shortcake, strawberry pizza, and even strawberry brisket tacos are a few of the yummy treats you can find during the 11-day event. As a Plant City native myself, I have tons and tons of recipes involving strawberries. Recently I\u2019ve really been enjoying SMASH cocktails. This involves smashing some fresh fruit with some fresh herbs. The mint in this recipe will have a natural cooling effect to help combat those 80-degree spring days out by the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;2&nbsp;oz white rum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;1\/2&nbsp;tsp&nbsp;simple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;2\/3&nbsp;cup&nbsp;ice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;1 1\/2&nbsp;cup&nbsp;sparkling water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;4 large&nbsp;strawberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;6&nbsp;mint leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>In a glass, add the fresh strawberries and mint. Add simple syrup. Muddle so the strawberries release some juice, but don&#8217;t break the mint leaves too much. You can now remove the mint leaves or leave them in the glass.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add rum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add ice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top with sparkling water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir. Garnish and enjoy!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can our readers reach you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have a new website up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding to it every day&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thetwistedmixer.com\/\">www.thetwistedmixer.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&amp;id=100086452971764\">Facebook&nbsp;<\/a>account for the business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can email me at:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ashley@thetwistedmixer.com\">ashley@thetwistedmixer.com<\/a>&nbsp;or of course call or text: 863-661-6363<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been anywhere near I4 recently then you know the undeniable truth\u2026. It\u2019s Strawberry Festival season again! 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