If you ask us, the sweetest summer memories are always accompanied by a cocktail in hand. So this week, we’re continuing our #SweetSpicySummer of cocktails with our friends at Four Roses Bourbon by sharing the recipes for two more of our favorites -- the Sweet + Spicy and the Berry Refreshing. Grab the recipes and comment below which you’re most excited to try!
Sweet + Spicy
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
6 Strawberry Slices
2-3 Jalapeño Slices (remove seeds for less spice)
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
3 oz. Barritt's Ginger Beer
Spicy BBQ Rub
Directions:
Use lime to wet half the rim of a Collins glass, then dip the rim in spicy BBQ rub. Squeeze a quarter of the lime into the glass. Add sliced strawberries, 2-3 sliced jalapeños, and muddle. Stir in Four Roses Small Batch, ice, and a small pour of Barritt’s Ginger Beer. Add more ice and top with Barritt’s Ginger Beer. Garnish with jalapeño slices, lime wheel and strawberry slice.
Berry Refreshing
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
5 Raspberries
1/2 oz. Agave Syrup
3 oz. Barritt’s Ginger Beer
1 Mint Sprig
Directions:
In a glass, muddle raspberries with agave syrup. Add the rest of the ingredients and ice, stir. Top with Barritt’s Ginger Beer and stir briefly to incorporate. Garnish with a mint sprig and raspberry.
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