Bourbon Smash Recipe
maker's mark | strawberry | basil | lime
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh strawberries and basil leaves. Muddle them gently using a muddler until the strawberries are crushed and the basil releases its aromatic oils.
- 2
Add Liquids
Pour in the Maker's Mark Bourbon, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled strawberries and basil.
- 3
Shake It Up
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine the ingredients well and chill the mixture.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice, ensuring that the solid bits from the muddled ingredients are left behind.
- 5
Top with Club Soda
Top the drink with club soda to add a refreshing fizz. Stir gently to combine.
- 6