Cheers, to Spring finally sticking around!
Orange and bourbon smash
adapted from Real Simple
I’ve included both the original recipe, which is great for a group and my adaptation, for a single, slightly boozier version.
for a single Orange and bourbon smash cocktail:
orange zest, about 5 thinly sliced strips
1 teaspoon sugar
dash of angostura bitters
2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/2 oz bourbon
2 oz soda water, optional
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for a group:
zest of 1 orange, peeled into strips and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sugar (preferably superfine)
1 tablespoon bitters
3 cups fresh orange juice
3 cups club soda
1 1/2 cups bourbon (12 ounces)
1
In a large pitcher or a cocktail shaker (for the single serving), use a wooden spoon to mash the orange zest with the sugar and bitters.
2
Add the orange juice, club soda*, and bourbon and stir to combine.
3
Pour into a glass filled with ice.
*Club soda is optional for the single serve. This can be made up to 6 hours ahead, just reserve the club soda until ready to serve.