Strawberry + Rose Water Gin Fizz

It’s officially the end of strawberry season and what better way to bid adieu than this perfectly pink libation. Brimful of fresh strawberries and homemade rose water, this fizzy refreshment is as delicious as it is beautiful. Cheers! Until next summer lovely strawberries...Strawberry + Rose Water Gin FizzMakes 2 Cocktails:Ingredients:4 tablespoons Strawberry Simple Syrup (recipe below)4 ounces ginAbout ½ cup sparkling waterHandful of ice1 teaspoon Homemade Rose Water (you can also use store-bought)Organic, edible rose petals for garnishingRose salt to rim the glassDirections:Divide ingredients into two tumblers of your choice rimmed with rose salt. Stir. Garnish each with an organic rose petal.Strawberry Simple Syrup:Ingredients:1 cup organic sugar½ cup filtered water1 cup organic ripe strawberries, choppedDirections:Place sugar, water, and chopped strawberries in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture has thickened into a syrup. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl (you can use this mixture to make jam!). Pour into a clean, airtight container and store in the fridge…Photography + Recipe by Cassie WinslowColor-Drop Glass from Anthropologie