Let's get ready to... RAMBLE! To make this Ruby Ramble cocktail, well, ruby, we're making the strawberry syrup ourselves (make sure you tell your friends so you can get a big clap). This neat back pocket cocktail syrup skill can also be done with any berries, and it couldn't be easier. If you have any strawberry syrup leftover, shake it into your other favourite berry-flavoured drinks or spoon over desserts like cheesecake or brownies. So impressive.
Add 1 punnet of strawberries, 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a pan on medium heat. Stir until a syrup forms and the strawberries break down. Cool and set aside.
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Add 2 cups of honey to a pan with 1 cup of water. Once honey is dissolved, set aside and cool.
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Add 60ml Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, 5ml strawberry syrup, 15ml honey syrup, 30ml lemon juice to a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds.
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Strain into a tumbler glass, filled with ice. Garnish with strawberry and lemon.
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