Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 3 large strawberries (approx. 3 oz / 85g), hulled and sliced
  • 10 fresh mint leaves, packed
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint
  • 1 strawberry slice

Instructions:

  1. Place the sliced strawberries, mint leaves, and simple syrup in the bottom of your glass. Note: This creates the flavor base.
  2. Muddle the strawberries until they form a thick, vibrant pulp.
  3. Gently press the mint leaves 3-4 times. Note: Do not shred the leaves, or the drink will taste bitter.
  4. Pour in the 2 oz of bourbon.
  5. Add the 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.
  6. Stir gently for 10 seconds until the syrup and spirits are fully integrated.
  7. Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice.
  8. Stir vigorously with a long spoon until the outside of the glass feels frosty.
  9. Top with more crushed ice to create a dome.
  10. Garnish with a mint sprig and a strawberry slice.