Strawberry Breeze Cocktail Copycat Recipe: Refreshing Homemade Drink

Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions

Below are the ingredients and simple substitutions to make this Strawberry Breeze at home.

Pebble ice (2 cups) – Pebble ice keeps the drink extra cold and gives a slushy texture. Crushed ice is a good substitute.

Frozen diced strawberries (2 Tablespoons) – These chill the drink and add bursts of strawberry flavor. Fresh diced strawberries work, but won’t cool the drink as much.

Seltzer water (12 oz can) – Use plain seltzer for a crisp fizz. Lightly flavored seltzer (coconut or strawberry) can boost the flavor if desired.

Vanilla syrup (2 Tablespoons) – Adds sweet warmth. You can substitute simple syrup plus a drop of vanilla extract if needed.

Coconut syrup (2 Tablespoons) – Provides tropical sweetness. If you don’t have coconut syrup, a small amount of cream of coconut or coconut extract can work.

Cream of coconut (2 Tablespoons) – This gives the drink its creamy texture. Use cream of coconut (not coconut milk) for the best results.

Strawberry puree (2 Tablespoons) – Intensifies the strawberry flavor. Use store-bought puree or blend fresh strawberries with a little sugar to make your own.

How To Make A Strawberry Breeze

This drink is quick and needs no special equipment. Total time: about five minutes.

• Pour 1 cup of ice into each 16 oz glass.
• Add 1 tablespoon of frozen diced strawberries to each glass.

• Pour 6 ounces of seltzer into each glass and gently mix.
• Add 1 tablespoon each of vanilla syrup and coconut syrup to each glass, then stir.

• Stir in 1 tablespoon of cream of coconut and 1 tablespoon of strawberry puree per glass until well combined.
• Garnish with sliced strawberries if desired, then serve immediately.

Top Recipe Tips

Use pebble ice if possible – It keeps the drink cold and improves texture; crushed ice is an acceptable alternative.

Stir after each addition – Mixing after adding each ingredient helps the flavors stay balanced throughout the drink.

Adjust sweetness to taste – Reduce syrups or add more seltzer if you prefer a lighter, less sweet drink.

Strawberry Breeze (Swig Copycat)

A fizzy, creamy strawberry drink you can make in five minutes using strawberries, coconut, vanilla, and seltzer.

Prep: 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 2 servings

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Equipment

• 16 oz drinking glasses
• Measuring spoons
• Liquid measuring cup
• Spoon

Ingredients

• 2 cups pebble ice, or crushed ice
• 2 Tablespoons frozen diced strawberries
• 12 oz seltzer water (can)
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla syrup
• 2 Tablespoons coconut syrup
• 2 Tablespoons cream of coconut, use cream of coconut, not coconut milk
• 2 Tablespoons strawberry puree

GARNISH:

• Sliced strawberries

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Instructions

• Pour 1 cup of ice into each glass.
  
• Add 1 tablespoon of frozen diced strawberries to each glass.
  
• Pour 6 ounces of seltzer into each glass and gently mix.
  
• Add 1 tablespoon each of vanilla syrup and coconut syrup to each glass and stir.
  
• Stir in 1 tablespoon cream of coconut and 1 tablespoon strawberry puree per glass until well combined.
  
• Garnish with sliced strawberries and serve immediately.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 12 ounces, Calories: 236 kcal, Carbohydrates: 46 g, Protein: 0.2 g, Fat: 6 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

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