Strawberry Bourbon Smash
Sweet strawberries, fresh basil and smooth bourbon come together in this easy, crushable summer cocktail that's as flexible as it is delicious.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 235kcal
Ingredients
- 3 whole strawberries diced
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce honey syrup
- 4 to 6 leaves fresh basil
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
- 6 pieces ice cubes for shaking
- 1 cup crushed ice for serving
- 1 whole strawberry sliced, for garnish
- 1 sprig fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle strawberries, lemon juice, honey syrup and basil together.3 whole strawberries, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1 ounce honey syrup, 4 to 6 leaves fresh basil
- Add bourbon and ice. Shake vigorously.2 ounces bourbon whiskey, 6 pieces ice cubes
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a sprig of basil.1 cup crushed ice, 1 whole strawberry, 1 sprig fresh basil
Notes
Variations: Swap bourbon for any whiskey, or try gin, tequila or rum for a fun variation.
To make honey syrup: Combine honey and warm water in a 1:1 ratio and stir until dissolved.
Nutrition
Serving: 4.5ounces | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
