Guava Berry Whiskey Smash
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch {or whatever whiskey you have on hand}
- 2 ounces guava nectar
- 1- ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1- ounce strawberry blueberry simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce Tuaco vanilla citrus liqueur
- 3 large basil leaves
- 1 lemon wheel
- ice
Instructions
- Into a cocktail tin, muddle three large sweet basil leaves, add Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch whiskey, guava nectar, lemon juice, strawberry blueberry simple syrup, vanilla citrus liqueur, and top with ice.
- Secure the lid, and shake vigorously for thirty seconds.
- Strain into a standard rocks glass filled with pebble ice.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and a wheel of lemon.
- Serve.
Notes
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY + BLUEBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries cleaned with the stems removed and cut in quarters
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Place a medium saucepan over med-high heat, add a cup of granulated sugar, and a half-cup of sliced strawberries with the green stem removed and a half-cup of ripe blueberries.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and mash the berries using a table fork or a potato masher to release the juices, let the mixture boil for another minute.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and cover with a tight-fitting lid, let time mixture steep for 20-minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a Mason-style jar and screw on the lid. This can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.