Strawberry Ginger Smash
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup smashed strawberries recipe below
- 2 to 3 shakes of angostura bitters
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 3 ounces ginger ale or ginger beer
- fresh mint for garnish
smashed strawberries
- smashed strawberries
- 1 pint strawberries chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions
- Add the strawberries to the bottom of a chilled glass and mash a bit with the bitters. Add ice on top of the berries. Pour the bourbon over the ice and top it off with ginger ale (for a milder drink) or ginger beer (for a spicier drink). Garnish with fresh mint and serve!
smashed strawberries
- Place the strawberries in a bowl and toss them with the sugar, fresh mint and fresh ginger. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Add the bourbon and smash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher. Let sit for another 10 minutes before using. These strawberries can be used for 4 to 6 drinks. Keep them sealed in the fridge for a few days!
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