cocktail hour????

with summer on the way and hundreds of beautifully plump strawberries in season, why not!!!

strawberry-ginger caipirosca (serves 2)
10 fresh strawberries, hulled & quartered
handful fresh mint leaves
1/4 lime sliced into pieces
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups cracked iced
1/2 cup vodka

place strawberries, mint, lime & ginger in a shaker. sprinkle sugar over the top. crush the mixture with a long spoon until almost pureed. add ice & vodka, shake well. divide and serve.