Bourbon Bottle: Strawberry Bourbon Mash

The Midwest summer thunderstorm may be bringing the drama, but Katy and Erin aren’t letting a little thunder and lightning muddle their spirits. They’re shaking things up with a fruity, dangerously delicious Strawberry Bourbon Smash. Fresh strawberries, a splash of flavorful additions, and a healthy pour of smooth rye bourbon come together in one smashing combination. It’s sweet, spirited, and just sassy enough to make you forget you were ever hiding from the storm. So grab your glass, embrace the weather, and enjoy the Strawberry Bourbon Smash. Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces of rye bourbon 1/2 ounce of Grenadine 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 2 dashes of angostura bitters 1 teaspoon of sugar 3 medium strawberry hulled 6 mint leaves Crushed ice Instructions In a rocks glass muddle the strawberries and sugar together Fill the glass with crushed ice In a cocktail shaker, add torn mint leaves, bourbon, grenadine, lemon juice and bitters Add some ice to the shaker Shake vigorously Pour into a rocks glass over crushed ice