COCKTAIL: Strawberry Hills

Taking advantage of the summer strawberry season, this week’s cocktail makes use of black currant liqueur and fresh fruit to create a refreshing bourbon drink that tastes like a real treat.

The Strawberry Hills cocktail is based on the mint julep so you’ll find that it’s bold, minty and spirit forward, while tasting like a perfect summer day and fruity candy. What more can you ask for?

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Bourbon
• 0.5 oz Creme de cassis (black currant liqueur)
• 3 Strawberries
• 6 Mint leaves
• Shaved ice (blend some icecubes)

Instructions:

• Muddle mint, strawberries, bourbon and cassis in a stainless shaker very well 
• Add ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds
• Add shaved ice to glass
• Single strain mixture into glass
• Garnish with straw, mint leaf and strawberry

Make often and enjoy!