Winter Bourbon Smash

Friends! 2015 is almost over. Do you have New Year’s plans yet?
Whether you’re going out or staying in, we have the perfect simple drink
for you: A winter bourbon smash.







This drink has quite the history. We especially loved this excerpt:

“The smash is an open-ended cocktail, freely variable and
seasonally flexible. There must be ice…There should be fruit in season,
though you may use it simply as a garnish. There should be a spirit
base…You may want to water your smash down a little or add a spritz of
seltzer. At its heart, the smash is a wonderfully
forgiving and flexible drink, made for…using what’s on hand and for
smashing it all together over ice for pure sipping bliss.”

Now that we’re all learned on this beautiful, simple cocktail, let’s get to mixin’.







It all starts with raspberry jam. We called this a winter smash since
traditionally a smash should contain a seasonal fruit. Being that it’s
frigid outside and fresh fruit isn’t exactly plentiful, a jam is the
perfect solution.


For flavor we went with raspberry, but you could really use any jam
or preserve you have on hand. A perfect pairing to raspberry is orange,
which we used as both a garnish and juice to add a brightness to this
cocktail.









Two things I love about this drink:


1) It has a quenchable thickness thanks to the preserves.

2) It highlights the bourbon beautifully.


I wouldn’t consider myself a huge bourbon fan (unless it’s in caramel).
But the more I try it in drinks like this, the more I love it. It has
less of a punch than vodka and tequila and a distinct flavor that’s
absolutely delicious when well mixed.









This drink is my new favorite. It’s:


Fruity

Not too sweet

Slightly creamy

Bright with citrus

Not too strong

And so easy to make.


Make it this New Year’s Eve to bring in 2014 right. This is definitely what we’ll be cheersing to at midnight. Enjoy!

 

Winter Bourbon Smash

 

Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

A
winter bourbon smash made with raspberry preserves instead of fresh
fruit to keep it seasonal and simple. Fresh and citrusy, not too sweet
and perfect for New Year's Eve and other cold weather special occasions.

Recipe type: Beverage

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp preserves or jam of choice (we went with organic raspberry)


• 2 Tbsp bourbon


• 1 Tbsp triple sec


• 2-3 Tbsp orange juice


• Orange segments


• A splash of club soda brightens it up

Instructions

1. Add 1/2 cup ice, preserves, bourbon, triple sec and orange juice to a shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.


2. Pour
   into serving glass with a few ice cubes and top with a splash of club
   soda. Garnish with orange slices and enjoy. Repeat for more drinks.


3.