Raspberry Bourbon Smash
A bold Raspberry Bourbon Smash blending juicy raspberries, smooth bourbon and fresh citrus. Sweet, tart and perfectly balanced for sipping anytime.By: ColinWilliams, Director of Beverage, Saffron NOLA and The Kingsway
Ingredients
- 0.75 oz. Washington Red Raspberry syrup* (see recipe)
- 6 mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 1.5 oz. bourbon
- 0.5 oz. lemon juice
- 4 dashes Peychauds bitters
- 2-3 frozen Washington red raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine raspberry syrup and mint leaves in a julep cup. Muddle gently, then add remaining ingredients. Fill halfway with crushed ice and swizzle to dilute.
- Top with crushed ice and garnish with mint bouquet and fresh raspberries.
- To make raspberry syrup: combine 16 oz. Washington red raspberry puree, 10 oz. sugar, 4 oz. water and ¼ tsp. Kosher salt in a large pot. Warm over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool and store refrigerated until ready to use.
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