Strawberry Rice Wine Shrub Cocktail with Strega

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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A refreshing Japanese whisky shrub cocktail featuring bright strawberry syrup, tangy rice wine vinegar, and herbal Strega liqueur for a balanced spring drink. This Asian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Japanese whisky, strawberry syrup, rice wine vinegar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Asian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz Japanese whisky
1 oz strawberry syrup
0.5 oz rice wine vinegar
0.5 oz Strega liqueur
1 cup ice cubes
2 oz club soda
1, sliced for garnish fresh strawberry

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Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz Japanese whisky, 1 oz strawberry syrup, 0.5 oz rice wine vinegar, and 0.5 oz Strega liqueur. Add 1 cup ice cubes and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
Step 2: Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Top with 2 oz club soda for light effervescence.
Step 3: Garnish with 1 sliced fresh strawberry on the rim and serve immediately to enjoy the balance of sweet, tart, and herbal flavors.