Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash
Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash is a light and refreshing summer cocktail made with fresh strawberries and basil, bourbon and a simple syrup. Bursting with fresh flavor, you'll love this drink on a hot summer day.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium strawberries tops removed and sliced in half
- 2 teaspoon simple syrup
- 4 medium fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz bourbon
- 4-6 oz sparkling water seltzer water or club soda, to taste
- whole strawberry and basil leaf for garnish
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Combine the cut strawberries, basil and simple syrup together in a bowl. Mash until the strawberries release their juices.4-5 medium strawberries, 4 medium fresh basil leaves, 2 teaspoon simple syrup
- Transfer to a cocktail glass and fill with ice. Pour the bourbon on top.2 oz bourbon, crushed ice
- Add sparkling water, seltzer water or club soda to taste.4-6 oz sparkling water
- Garnish with a whole strawberry and basil leaf.whole strawberry and basil leaf
Notes
Nutritional information is based off of 6 oz of sparkling water.
Feel free to remove the basil leaves before adding to the glass if you don't want them floating in your drink.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg