Strawberry Basil Smash
Make me a strawberry basil smash, just in time for warmer and longer days. A smash is my kind of cocktail. Fresh, seasonal fruit. Tender herbs and a splash of spirits––in this case, bourbon. Top it off with something bubbly, like ginger beer or club soda. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice wakes it up. It’s a refresher, it’s not fussy and it’s full of flavor.
What’s a smash, you say? It’s a seasonal cocktail with a spirit base that usually contains fruit and herbs. It can basically be a smash-up of whatever you’d like! If you don’t have basil, use mint or thyme. Don’t have strawberries, use blackberries or any soft fruit in season.
To mix this up, I use my cocktail shaker and strain the contents into an ice-filled glass. If you have fancy ice molds, even better. I use my freezer’s finest. Smash it up friends, and enjoy the weekend!
Looking for more cocktail recipes?
Easy Planter’s Punch
Frozen Mango Margaritas
Matcha Limeade (mocktail or cocktail)
Aperol Spritz
Grapefruit Paloma
Strawberry Basil Smash
Ingredients
- 3 strawberries, hulled
- 3-4 basil leaves or mint or thyme
- 2 ounces bourbon or whiskey
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice (a generous squeeze)
- 1 ounce ginger beer
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries and basil. Use a wood muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to mash everything well. Add the bourbon and lemon juice, secure the lid and shake very well.
- Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into an ice-filled cocktail glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a strawberry slice.
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