For the syrup:

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1. In a small sauce pot, whisk together water, cane sugar, and diced strawberries. Bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat.
2. Mash the berries around a bit to encourage them to turn into a jam-like substance.
3. Reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and let cool for 20 minutes.

For the cocktail:

1. In a cocktail shaker (or tall glass), add 4 large strawberries and the juice from the lime. Give it a gentle muddle.
2. Add the gin and 2 oz of strawberry simple syrup. Stir.
3. Fill two glasses with ice. Strain the gin strawberry mixture into each glass.
4. Top each glass with club soda and garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a strawberry slice. Enjoy!