How about another refreshing strawberry cocktail?
This one is unusual because it involves bourbon - most of the drinks I have seen use rum, gin, or vodka. Of course I had to try this version.
The other thing with this drink is that it combines strawberries and basil. You'll find that that is a classic flavour profile.
I had strawberry juice leftover from when I made the Strawberry Tiramisu the other day and I am loath to waste things so this drink just came together.
Cheers!
Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash
2 ounces strawberry juice (or make a strawberry puree)
3 basil leaves
2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
pinch of ground black pepper
Fill a large rocks glass with ice.
Combine the strawberry juice, basil, and bourbon in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the basil is crushed and has released its juices.
Add the lemon juice and pepper, and fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Cap and shake.
Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker over top of the ice in the rocks glass.
Garnish with a strawberry slice and a basil crown.
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