Golden Ginger Bourbon Smash

Cool down with this refreshing Golden Ginger Bourbon Smash made with only four ingredients and completed with a rich and delicious homemade honey ginger syrup. The combination of smooth bourbon, tangy lemon juice, and sweet honey ginger syrup creates a perfectly balanced cocktail with a hint of spice from the ginger. Served over ice and garnished with a lemon wedge and luxardo cherry, this cocktail is a delightful treat for any bourbon lover.

Golden Ginger Bourbon Smash

A refreshing bourbon cocktail with a homemade honey ginger syrup, balanced with fresh lemon juice and served over ice.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2.50 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz honey ginger syrup
  • Lemon wedge and luxardo cherry for garnish

Instructions

  1. Create the honey ginger syrup by bringing 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, and 2 inches of peeled and chopped ginger to a boil, then letting it simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it steep for 20 minutes, then drain and pour into a jar to cool.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and the homemade honey ginger syrup. Shake well.
  3. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish the cocktail with a lemon wedge and a luxardo cherry.
  5. Enjoy your Golden Ginger Bourbon Smash!