A strawberry-bourbon buck created by San Diego bartender Erick Castro of Polite Provisions.
For the simple syrup, combine equal parts hot water and sugar in a resealable, airtight container and shake until all of the sugar dissolves. When refrigerated, the syrup keeps for 1 to 2 weeks.
This recipe was excerpted from ‘Spirited: Cocktails From Around the World' by Adrienne Stillman. Buy the full book on Amazon.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 drink
Ingredients
2
½
2
¾
2
3
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Preparation
Gently muddle the strawberries with the Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters, then fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds. Double strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice and top with the ginger beer. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
