Ingredients

5 strawberries, hulled and quartered 

6 fresh mint leaves, plus sprig for garnish 

2 thin slices lime 

1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 

1 tablespoon sugar 

1 cup cracked ice 

2 ounces vodka 

Preparation

PPlace strawberries, mint leaves, lime, and ginger in a cocktail shaker; sprinkle with sugar. Muddle mixture until strawberries are almost pureed. Add ice and vodka and shake until mixture is cold and outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Pour into a Collins glass and garnish with mint sprig.