Blood Orange Bourbon Smash

Bourbon is a warm you from the inside out kinda drink so it’s not always my first pick for a summer drink but a bourbon smash is the perfect way to enjoy bourbon in the warmer months. This update to a bourbon smash using blood orange makes it a refreshing spring time cocktail. Plus, you could really use any citrus you have sitting around.

Recipe

Makes 2-3

INGREDIENTS:

6 oz bourbon

1 oz simple syrup

1 blood orange, cut into wedges

1 lemon, cut into wedges

Soda water **optional

Directions:

1. Add sliced oranges and lemons to a large glass

2. Muddle the citrus to extract the flavors and juices

3. Add bourbon and simple syrup to the glass and stir to combine.

4. Strain and pour over ice

5. Top with soda water **optional.

6. Cheers!