Bourbon Bottle: Strawberry Bourbon Mash

The Midwest summer thunderstorm may be bringing the drama, but Katy and Erin aren’t letting a little thunder and lightning muddle their spirits. They’re shaking things up with a fruity, dangerously delicious Strawberry Bourbon Smash.Fresh strawberries, a splash of flavorful additions, and a healthy pour of smooth rye bourbon come together in one smashing combination. It’s sweet, spirited, and just sassy enough to make you forget you were ever hiding from the storm.So grab your glass, embrace the weather, and enjoy the Strawberry Bourbon Smash.Ingredients1 1/2 ounces of rye bourbon 1/2 ounce of Grenadine1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice2 dashes of angostura bitters1 teaspoon of sugar3 medium strawberry hulled6 mint leavesCrushed ice InstructionsIn a rocks glass muddle the strawberries and sugar togetherFill the glass with crushed iceIn a cocktail shaker, add torn mint leaves, bourbon, grenadine, lemon juice and bittersAdd some ice to the shakerShake vigorouslyPour into a rocks glass over crushed ice