Elderflower-Kissed Strawberry Daiquiri

1.Place the roughly chopped fresh strawberries into a sturdy cocktail shaker or blender.

2.Gently muddle the strawberries until they release most of their juices and form a rough pulp. If using a blender, pulse briefly.

3.Add the white rum, lime juice (or concentrate), elderflower cordial (or concentrate), simple syrup (if using), and a small pinch of salt to the shaker/blender.

4.If using a shaker, fill it two-thirds full with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.

5.If using a blender, add the crushed ice and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and slushy, about 30 seconds.

6.Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness if necessary by adding a splash more cordial or lime juice.

7.Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled coupe or hurricane glass to remove any large strawberry seeds or pulp for a smoother texture (optional, but recommended for elegance).

8.If blending, pour directly into the chilled glass.

9.Garnish the rim of the glass with a thin strawberry slice and a lime wheel before serving immediately.