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Strawberry Basil Smash

April 16, 2021 By msmart Leave a Comment

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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 or whiskey. 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?

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Matcha Limeade (mocktail or cocktail)
Aperol Spritz
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Strawberry basil smash with bourbon
strawberry basil smash
Print Recipe

Strawberry Basil Smash

Prep Time10 mins
Course: Cocktail
Keyword: cocktail
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 156kcal

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)
  • 2 ounce s 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Filed Under: All Recipes, Cocktails, Entertaining, Spring, Summer Tagged With: basil, bourbon smash, cocktail, drink, smash, strawberry, strawberry basil smash, strawberry bourbon smash

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