Bourbon Basil Smash
A refreshing cocktail that combines the rich warmth of bourbon with the herbal freshness of basil, perfect for summer sipping.
Instructions
- Muddle 6-8 fresh basil leaves and 1/2 oz simple syrup in the bottom of an Old Fashioned glass.
- Add 2 oz bourbon and the juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 3/4 oz) to the glass.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir gently to combine.
- Top with more crushed ice if necessary.
- Garnish with a basil leaf and a lemon wheel.
- Add 2 oz bourbon and the juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 3/4 oz) to the glass.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir gently to combine.
- Top with more crushed ice if necessary.
- Garnish with a basil leaf and a lemon wheel.
Ingredients
• 2 oz Bourbon
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• 0.75 oz Lemon juice
• Crushed ice
• 1 Basil Leaf
• 1 Lemon wheel