Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - Bourbon Basil Smashless Smash
Hey Hey!
We hope you're well! Today we're keeping things nice, simple, easy breezy and we're making a smash! Smashes have been around for at least the last century. There are many different variations of smashes out there but they have a common denominator.... a spirit, a sweetener, fresh herb, fruit/fruit juice and it’s served over ice. Perfect for the longer and warmer springtime days. We're calling it a smashless smash only because we didn't muddle any fruit here. We hope you enjoy. As always, if you make any of our drinks, take a picture and share them with us online! Instagram ---> @ staynfocusimages
This recipe makes 2 drinks. Let's get smashed!
Here's what you need:
For Garnish
2 Small Basil Leaf bunches
For Drink
4 oz. Bourbon
2 oz. Lemon Lime Simple Syrup
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
10 Basil Leaves
Crushed Ice or Ice Cubes
2 Rocks Tumblers
For Lemon Lime Simple Syrup
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
2 oz Water
5 tsp. Granulated Sugar
You'll also need a Shaker Cup and Hawthorn Strainer.
Let's Make the Lemon Lime Syrup:
Many cocktails call for a simple syrup which is equal parts sugar and water. We've made a simple syrup before, click here. This version adds lemon and lime juice instead of vanilla.
Combine all ingredients (lemon juice, lime juice, sugar and water) in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain into a clean container, cover and refrigerate. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Let's Make the Drink:
- In a shaker cup, add:
- Several Ice Cubes
- Basil Leaves (slap them in your hands once or twice in order to get the most flavor out)
- Bourbon (4 oz)
- Simple Syrup (2 oz)
- Lemon Juice (2 oz)
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Pour over Ice into 2 rocks tumblers
- Add more Ice
- Garnish with basil leaves
- Enjoy!
"You know what rhymes with Monday? Bourbon."
