Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash
Description
This strawberry bourbon cocktail is made with strawberries, fresh basil, lemon juice, and sparkling water for a sweet and pretty summer cocktail.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup fresh strawberries, cut into chunks
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5 leaves fresh basil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons simple syrup
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3 fluid ounces bourbon
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ice
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3 fluid ounces sparkling water, or as needed
Directions
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Muddle strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and simple syrup together in a cocktail glass until smashed together and fragrant. Add bourbon and ice; stir to combine. Top with sparkling water.