Strawberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail
A refreshing bourbon smash muddled with ripe strawberries and mint, brightened with lemon, and lightly sweetened with simple syrup. Shaken and served over ice for a vibrant, patio‑perfect sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3 fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 4-5 leaves fresh mint
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup 1:1 sugar and water
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- mint sprig for garnish
- strawberry slice for garnish
- soda water splash, optional to lighten
Instructions
- Add sliced strawberries and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently until juicy and fragrant.
- Add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake for 10–15 seconds until very cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice (fine‑strain to remove seeds if preferred).
- Optional: top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig and strawberry slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the simple syrup. Swap lime for lemon for a sharper edge. Crushed ice chills faster but dilutes more; use large cubes for slower melt.