Berry Basil Bourbon Recipe
Benchmark bourbon, strawberry, honey simple syrup, watermelon puree, lemon juice, topped with soda.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Honey Simple Syrup
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Honey Simple Syrup
- 1
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of honey and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves completely. Once dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Cocktail Assembly
- 2
Prepare the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, muddle 5 fresh strawberries until they are broken down and juicy. Add 2 oz of Benchmark bourbon, 2 oz of watermelon puree, 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of the prepared honey simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 3
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with 3 oz of club soda and gently stir to combine.
- 4
Garnish
Garnish the drink with 5 fresh basil leaves and 2 slices of fresh strawberry on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.
