I adore this fragrant and refreshing strawberry-gin drink, created by Shannon Tebay of New York’s Death & Co. The secret ingredient is a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt, which gives the cocktail a tangy flavor and subtly creamy texture. The final result isn’t sweet or smoothie-like; this is definitely still a cocktail. A sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper highlights the gin’s herbal character, but I also like this drink with grassy blanco tequila or a full-bodied aged rum. If your fridge doesn’t dispense crushed ice, fill a freezer bag with cubes, wrap them in a dish towel, and go wild with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin.

Ingredients

　　1 large or 2 small ripe strawberries, halved

　　3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

　　1/2 ounce undiluted honey

　　2 ounces gin

　　1 heaping teaspoon plain Greek yogurt

　　GARNISH: freshly ground black pepper and a vertical slice of strawberry

　　Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and honey in a cocktail shaker and muddle until well broken up. Add gin and Greek yogurt and fill shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice, then double-strain cocktail into it. Grind black pepper on top and garnish with the strawberry slice.

　　From The One-Bottle Cocktail © 2018 by Maggie Hoffman. Published by Ten Speed Press.Buy the full book from Amazon.