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Strawberry Basil Old Fashioned

A twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail with bourbon, fresh strawberries and basil
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
COURSE Cocktails, Drinks
CUISINE American, Summer Cocktails
SERVINGS 1

Equipment

Muddler
Mixing Glass
Bar Spoon
Jigger

Ingredients
  

  • 1 slice Orange - cut into quarters
  • 1 whole Strawberry - cut into quarters
  • 1 leaf Basil
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 splash Soda water/flat water - optional (I used a splash of soda water to top off)
  • 1.5 oz Bourbon

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing glass: add orange, strawberry, simple syrup, basil leaf, and bitters.
  • Muddle until fruit is crushed and and mixed in with syrup and bitters. 
  • Add bourbon and ice (or if prepared, add strawberry-basil ice cubes).
  • Stir with a bar spoon until fruit and bourbon are combined and everything is chilled through: about 1 minute.
  • (Optional) Add a little splash of sparkling water to top it off!
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