Everyday Citrus Bourbon Smash
A crowd-pleasing bourbon smash with muddled citrus and fresh herbs for a balanced and approachable flavor. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh orange segments, and fresh lemon wedges for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3 pieces fresh orange segments
- 2 pieces fresh lemon wedges
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 orange wheel
- 1 basil sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 3 fresh orange segments, 2 lemon wedges, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 4 fresh basil leaves gently to release juices and aromas.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon and fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Double strain into a rocks glass filled with large clear ice cubes.
- Step 5: Garnish with an orange wheel resting against the glass side and a fresh basil sprig standing upright.
