Strawberry Bourbon Basil Smash

Ingredients

• 3 strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3 basil leaves
• 1 tsp powdered erythritol (or simple syrup)
• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of ground black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Fill a large rocks glass with ice.

2. 2

   Combine the strawberries, basil, erythritol, and bourbon in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until crushed.

3. 3

   Add the lemon juice and pepper, and fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Cap and shake.

4. 4

   Strain over top of the ice in the rocks glass.

5. 5

   Garnish with a strawberry slice and a basil crown.