Strawberry Bourbon Smash

The Strawberry Bourbon Smash is fruity, heady cocktail. It is best made with fresh strawberries, but you can make do with frozen ones when not in season.

Serves: 4 to 6 Persons

Prep. Time: 5 Mins.

Mixing Time: 3 Mins.

Ingredients:

[ Standard Measure : 1 cup = 250 ml ]

• Bourbon / Whisky – 250 ml
• Sparkling Water [Soda] – 500 ml
• Simple Syrup – 60 ml
• Lime Juice – 60 ml
• Strawberries – 1 cup
• Mint Leaves – 3 to 4 + a sprig
• Ice – Lots of it

Step 1:     Take the strawberries, syrup, lemon juice and mint leaves in a jar or pitcher and muddle the mint and strawberries. Don’t mash the strawberries completely.

Step 2:     Then add the bourbon and club soda and top up with lots of ice.

Step 3:     Use a punch ladle to stir and pour into individual glasses or put in a couple of straws and make it a couple drink.

Simple Syrup:

• To make simple syrup take ½ cup each of sugar and water in a pan and place on medium heat. Cook till the sugar melts. Switch off the heat. Cool and use in your cocktails and mocktails or transfer to a clear jar and refrigerate for upto 15 days.