Description
This refreshing strawberry bourbon cocktail is like a strawberry bourbon smash but with bubbly soda or tonic added to make it perfect for cooling down on warm days!
Ingredients
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- 2 medium strawberries
- 2 medium basil leaves
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- Tonic water
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, basil, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle.
- Add ice, followed by the bourbon and lemon juice.
- Shake for 10 seconds, then strain over ice into a glass.
- Top with tonic or soda water.
Notes
- Make simple syrup by cooking 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small pot on medium heat until all the sugar has melted.
- If you don't have a muddler on hand, you can use a wooden spoon to muddle