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Drink of the Episode: Magnificent Frigatebird

Ingredients
Fresh mint leaves
2 ounces Tito’s Vodka
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2–3 teaspoons simple syrup 
1 ounce strawberry puree 
    (or 3 strawberries)
Ice
Club soda

Directions
1. Add the mint leaves, vodka, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.  
2. Using a muddler, muddle the mint and strawberries. 
3. Add 1 cup of ice.  
4. Then cover the cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds.  
5. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.  
6. Top with club soda, as well as extra mint, lime wedges, and strawberries for garnish, if desired.