The Strawberry Rhubarb Bourbon Fix takes the familiar pleasure of early summer fruit and gives it a whiskey backbone. Strawberry brings softness, rhubarb brings a clean tart edge, and bourbon gives the drink enough depth to feel more grown-up than a simple fruit sour. It is bright, lightly jammy, and ideal when the season starts leaning toward longer evenings.
Strawberry Rhubarb Bourbon Fix
A bright bourbon fix with strawberry-rhubarb syrup, lemon, and crushed ice.
Glass
Rocks glass
Method
Shaken
Serves
1
Profile
Berry, tart, fresh
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz strawberry-rhubarb syrup
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz orange liqueur, optional
- Crushed ice
- Strawberry slice or lemon wheel, for garnish
Suggested Brand
A suggested option for the bourbon base.
Method
- Add bourbon, strawberry-rhubarb syrup, lemon juice, and orange liqueur to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice or lemon wheel.
Bar Tools
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Cocktail strainer
- Citrus press
Whiskey Scene Notes
This drink benefits from a bourbon with enough proof to hold up to the fruit. Look for vanilla, baking spice, and a little oak so the cocktail stays balanced.
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