Description
Crafting a strawberry bourbon smash blends Southern charm with summer refreshment. Bourbon and fresh strawberries create a cocktail that delights senses and invites you to savor each sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) bourbon
Fruits and Juices:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Sweeteners and Mixers:
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup
- Club soda
Additional Ingredients:
- 4–6 fresh mint leaves
- Ice
Garnish:
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 strawberry slice
Instructions
- Crush ripe strawberries and fresh mint leaves with simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, pressing firmly to release their vibrant flavors and aromatic essence.
- Pour bourbon and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the muddled mixture, then add a generous handful of ice cubes.
- Vigorously shake the contents for 10-15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker becomes frosty and the drink is thoroughly chilled.
- Position a cocktail strainer over a tall glass filled with fresh ice, allowing the liquid to flow smoothly while capturing fruit pulp and herb fragments.
- Enhance the drink’s effervescence by gently topping with a light splash of crisp club soda, creating a refreshing texture.
- Create an elegant presentation by carefully positioning a delicate mint sprig and a sliced strawberry as a sophisticated garnish, inviting visual appeal and hinting at the cocktail’s robust flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your cocktail.
- Gently muddle mint and strawberries to release essential oils without creating bitter undertones.
- Opt for high-quality bourbon with smooth caramel or vanilla notes to complement the fruity elements.
- Adjust simple syrup quantity based on strawberry sweetness and personal preference for balanced cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg