Made with real strawberries, cake vodka and RumChata, this Strawberry Shortcake Martini packs a punch, but is sure to please. Tasting just like the classic strawberry shortcake dessert, this strawberry shortcake cocktail is amazing!
The Ultimate Strawberry Martini
Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a strawberry cocktail. The days are longer, warmer and the perfect excuse to make a cocktail to enjoy outdoors in your favorite lawn chair. This Strawberry Martini tastes just like the classic summer dessert. Perfect for sipping out of a martini glass.
Here’s a quick shopping list of ingredients you’ll need for this strawberry shortcake martini:
- Cake flavored Vodka – if cake flavored vodka isn’t available, whipped cream or vanilla flavored vodkas are equally delicious.
- Cream liqueur – like RumChata or Bailey’s.
- Fresh or frozen strawberries (for strawberry puree)
- Half and half
- Optional Toppings: sliced strawberries, whipped cream or my Homemade Cool Whip, which makes a fantastic drink topping.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks!
Step 1: Start with Pureed Strawberries
The best way to do this is in your blender or food processor. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen strawberries, add a few tablespoons of hot water to help the blender blades.
Step 2: Fill a Cocktail Shaker with Ice and add the ingredients
Start by filling a cocktail shaker with ice, over half full. Pour in the cake vodka, RumChata or cream liqueur of your choice, the half and half, and the strawberry puree.
Pro-Tip: If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a quart-sized mason jar with a tight fitting lid.
Next, add the lid, making sure its secured tightly. Shake vigorously.
Step 3: Pour Strawberry Cocktail into Martini Glasses
The last step of making this delicious strawberry cocktail with vodka is to pour the drink into martini glasses. If your cocktail shaker has a strainer, use it to filter out any ice.
This cocktail will make two 8 oz. drinks, which is enough to fill 2 martini glasses. Add a strawberry to each glass for a pretty garnish.
Strawberry Shortcake Martini FAQ’s:
When should I serve this strawberry cocktail?
This cocktail is the perfect drink for spring. This could be excellent Easter or Mother’s Day brunch drink or great for viewing the Kentucky Derby, should you have something other than a mint julep.
What mixes good with RumChata?
Strawberries are the perfect pairing with RumChata. It’s also great in my Tiramisu Martini, my Spiked White Hot Chocolate and a great addition to my Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee should you want another brunch cocktail.
Love another RumChata idea? Check out this delicious RumChata cocktail by She Keeps a Lovely Home.
What does cake vodka taste like?
Cake vodka tastes like vanilla cake.
What other vodka can I use?
I’ve used whipped cream or vanilla vodka, as well as unflavored premium vodka, like Tito’s.
If you loved this delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cocktail, check out some of my other cocktails and drinks:
- Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe
- Strawberry Lemon Drop Cocktail
- Strawberry Lime Margarita
- Chocolate Cake Martini
- Strawberry Moscow Mule
- Baileys Espresso Martini
- Strawberry Limoncello Spritzers
- Watermelon Coconut Rum Punch
- Skinny Starbucks Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino
- Raspberry Margaritas
Do you love a good strawberry dessert? Check out some of my favorites:
- White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Strawberry Dump Cake
- Creamy Strawberry Pie
- Strawberry Coffee Cake
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert
- Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
- Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake at Real Housemom’s
- Cream Cheese Strawberry Danish
Here’s the recipe for this fantastic strawberry martini
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Strawberry Martini with RumChata and Vodka
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker This useful glass cocktail shaker has measurements on the side for easy pouring!
- Martini Glasses Fantastic stemware for any home bartender!
Ingredients
- 4 oz. cake flavored vodka or vanilla vodka
- 4 oz. Rum Chata cream liqueur
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries pureed
- 1/2 cup half & half
- ice
Instructions
- In a blender, add the fresh or frozen strawberries. Puree until near liquid form. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the ice, vodka, cream liquor, and half & half along with the strawberry puree. Shake vigorously. Pour into two chilled martini glasses. Top with a fresh strawberry on the rim of the glass for a garnish, if desired.
OMG, Erin, this looks amazing and you know what? Strawberry shortcake is my favorite cake AND my birthday is coming up soon – I am SOOOOO making one of these! Thank you so much for sharing this at Best of the Weekend, LOVE! Pinning, of course! Have an amazing weekend!
I really love Strawberry Shortcake, too Cindy!! Thanks so much for pinning and stopping by. You have a wonderful week also! ~Erin
I could totally go for one of these drinks right now! They look absolutely delicious! Stopping by from Best of the Weekend and pinning to my cocktail board!
I’m making this tonight! Stopping by from Show stopper saturday, and I will be adding this to my google + site!
I blog about my travels and would love it if you stopped by!
http://karanandmichael.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much, Karan!
I think this martini is perfect for anytime. Spring, Easter summer or fun girl’s night!!
I’m not a big martini fan, but this looks SO delicious
I LOVE this!! pinned!
Thanks so much, Paula!! xoxo ~Erin
Love this! Pinning to make later, found this via The Weekend re-Treat! Thanks for sharing!
Erin this looks amazing, I can’t wait to try it! Pinned it 🙂
WHAT? This is gorgeous, and I want one RIGHT. NOW. You don’t know how happy I am that you shared this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- PINNED! ♥
This looks totally yummy, but what is cream liqueur? Any that you like the taste of or is this something specific?
Hi Tammra! Cream Liquor is very similar to Irish Cream – in fact, it is found in the same area in the liquor store. Hope you get to try this fantastic drink! ~Erin
Good Morning!
I wanted to let you know I featured your martini in my Whimsy Wednesday post this week – Fresh Strawberry Recipes! This looks amazing!!
You can see it here>
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/recipe/fresh-strawberry-recipes/
Thanks for linking!
Susan
Thanks so much Susan, that’s awesome!! I <3 Whimsy Wednesday!! ~Erin
What a fun cocktail!! It looks delicious and is getting pinned to my cocktail hour board. 🙂
Thank you for linking up to Tasty Tuesdays. As one of the co-hosts, I will be featuring your recipe on Tasty Tuesdays this week on my site, Detours in Life. CongrDats! Please stop by and grab a feature button when you get a chance.
Thanks so much, Alecia!!
Wow, looks so yummy! I never knew there was such a thing as cake flavored vodka…
Oh my gosh, this is the most perfect drink I have ever seen. I love strawberry shortcake! Can’t wait to try it soon, it’s almost fresh strawberry season here in NJ 🙂
Cake flavored vodka? How do I not know about this??? This recipe sounds awesome. Can’t wait to try it. Yum!
These look amazingly yummy 🙂
Hpe you can share at my blog hop?
Such a gorgeous cocktail! I’m pinning and making!!
Thanks for sharing on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Looks delicious!!! You can add some chocolate sauce inside glass swirled for a choc strawberry taste and garnish with a chocolate dipped strawberry on a skewer….wonder if you could use godiva white chocolate liquor too?