Basil Bourbon Orange Smash Recipe

Southern Living Staff
Updated

Yields: Serves 1 (serving size: 6 oz.)

Active time: 5 minutes

Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (2 oz.) bourbon

  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons Basil Simple Syrup

  • 2 or 3 orange wedges

  • Orange slice

  • Basil sprig

Directions

  1. Muddle bourbon, orange juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and orange wedges in a cocktail shaker to release flavors. Fill shaker with ice. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain mixture into a highball glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with orange slice and basil sprig.