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.
4-5medium strawberriestops removed and sliced in half
2teaspoonsimple syrup
4medium fresh basil leaves
2ozbourbon
4-6ozsparkling waterseltzer water or club soda, to taste
whole strawberry and basil leaffor garnish
crushed ice
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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.