Bourbon Crush
Adapted from @SmokeShowSmoker
It’s giving childhood-throwback, running through sprinklers, bbq block party, orange soda vibes. Featuring a whole clementine/mandarin orange, this take on a smash comes with a vibrant orange punch that cask strength bourbon and sweet vermouth amplify in the best way possible. We’ve dialed down the sweetness just a touch and added a splash of soda water to cement those childhood dreams. Also, this drink goes to the next level with a cocktail smoker. We like SmokeShow smoker’s bourbon barrel dust with this one.
Bourbon Crush Recipe
1 1/2 oz New Dawn Bourbon
1/2 oz sweet vermouth
1/4 oz triple sec
3-4 dashes angostura bitters
1 whole clementine/mandarin orange
splash of soda or seltzer
orange peel or dried orange for garnish
Muddle the orange in a cocktail shaker and then top with bourbon, vermouth, triple sec, and ice. Shake and then strain into a cocktail glass with a large ice cube. If you have a cocktail smoker, smoke and then top with club soda and bitters. Garnish with orange.