Strawberry Yuzu Tom Collins

• 3 large strawberries, diced
• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1 ounce Root 23 Yuzu Citrus Simple Syrup
• Ice
• Sparkling water
• Optional garnishes: strawberry, lemon slice

Add the strawberries, gin, lemon juice, and yuzu simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice cubes.  Shake for 30 seconds, then strain into a highball glass with ice.  Top with sparkling water, and garnish with a strawberry and a lemon slice.

* Recipe compliments of @bitesizedstudio