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Strawberry bourbon cocktail with orange

Refreshing strawberry bourbon cocktail recipe! A simple strawberry whiskey cocktail with orange perfect for sipping on a hot day.
Course cocktail, drink
Cuisine American
Keyword spring cocktail, strawberry cocktail, summer cocktail, whiskey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 164kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • ice
  • strawberry and orange slice for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the strawberries in a low ball cocktail. Muddle until well mashed.
  • Fill your glass with ice and then top with the orange juice and bourbon. Gently stir to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh strawberry and sliced orange (optional). Enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness: to make the cocktail sweeter, muddle the strawberries with one teaspoon of sugar or a sugar cube.
  • Adjust the bitterness: add a few dashes of bitters to your cocktail if you'd like.
  • Pick your favorite bourbon: a sweeter bourbon like Maker's Mark will give your cocktail a richer flavor, while a smokier bourbon like Bulleit will add a nice depth of flavor.
  • Swap for whiskey: if you don't have bourbon, you can swap for rye or Irish whiskey.
  • Use frozen strawberries: Fresh strawberries will yield the best flavor, but frozen is a great option! Be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Swap the citrus: swap the orange juice for lemon, lime, or even grapefruit juice if you'd like. You may need to add some sweetener to your drink.
  • Add herbs: fresh mint or basil leaves muddled with the strawberries or added as a garnish would be delightful.
  • Add some bubbles: top off your glass with soda water for a refreshing, bubbly cocktail.
  • Don't have a muddler? Go ahead and use the back of a wooden spoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg