The City SceneSweet, aromatic, and a little daring—this isn’t your average spring cocktail. With juicy berries, fragrant basil, and a bold splash of bourbon, the Strawberry Basil Smash delivers a garden party punch with a ginger beer kick. It’s the kind of drink that feels like golden hour in a glass: unexpected, refreshing, and impossible to stop sipping.
Ingredients:
- 3 strawberries, hulled
- 3 – 4 basil leaves
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 2 ounces ginger beer
Preparation:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries and basil. Use a wood muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to mash everything well.
Add the bourbon and lemon juice, secure the lid and shake very well.
Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into an ice-filled cocktail glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a strawberry slice and basil leaf.
