Strawberry Lime Gin & Soda Recipe – A Bright Berry Highball | Melina Pakistan

Strawberry Lime Gin & Soda Recipe: A Bright, Botanical Highball

Bright & Botanical Classic Gin Highball Ready in 3 Minutes Best Served Ice-Cold

A gin and soda is already a simple, refreshing drink on its own. Adding strawberry and lime turns it into something with more character — sweet, tart, and still light enough to drink on a warm evening.

This version uses Melina Strawberry Syrup to bring in fruit flavor without needing muddled fresh strawberries or extra prep.

Why This Recipe Works

Gin's botanical notes — juniper, citrus peel, sometimes floral undertones — pair naturally with strawberry and lime rather than clashing with them. Soda water added last keeps the drink light and carbonated instead of turning it into a heavy, syrupy cocktail.

Ingredients
30ml Melina Strawberry Syrup Sweet, fruity base
30ml Gin A dry gin balances the sweetness best
15ml Lime Juice Freshly squeezed, if possible
Soda Water Chilled, added last
Strawberry Garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Fill the glass with ice
Use a tall glass, packed with ice.
2
Add syrup, gin, and lime juice
Pour all three directly over the ice.
3
Stir well
Stir to combine and chill the mixture.
4
Top with soda water
Add soda water last, to keep it fizzy.
5
Garnish and serve
Top with a strawberry and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
Choose a dry ginIt balances the sweetness of the syrup better than a sweeter gin style.
Soda water goes lastAdding it earlier flattens the fizz before serving.
Use fresh lime juiceBottled lime juice tends to taste flatter and less bright.
Adjust sweetness with syrupAdd or reduce the strawberry syrup rather than adding sugar.
Variations to Try
Non-Alcoholic Strawberry Lime SodaSkip the gin and top with extra soda water.
Strawberry Vodka SodaSwap the gin for vodka for a milder botanical note.
Strawberry Lime Rum FizzSwap the gin for white rum for a different profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make a non-alcoholic version?

Yes — simply leave out the gin and top with a little extra soda water. The strawberry and lime flavor still comes through clearly.

What kind of gin works best?

A classic dry London-style gin works well, since its juniper and citrus notes balance the sweetness of the syrup.

Can I batch this for a get-together?

Yes — mix the syrup, gin, and lime juice in a pitcher ahead of time, then add ice and soda water individually per glass when serving.

Is this drink very sweet?

It's balanced rather than heavily sweet — the lime juice and soda water keep it from tasting syrupy.

Where can I buy Melina Strawberry Syrup in Pakistan?

Order directly from melina.com.pk, with delivery across Pakistan.

Want a non-alcoholic refresher instead? Try our Lemon Tea Soda next, or browse the full Mocktail Syrups range.

This recipe contains alcohol and is intended for readers of legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

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