A nod to the “Kentucky Hug,” the Kentucky Kiss blends the warmth of The Spirit of Bourbon with ripe strawberries, bright lemon, and a touch of barrel-aged maple syrup. It’s rich, refreshing, and just a little bit flirty. A hug and a kiss of Southern charm, served over crushed ice.
Category
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Author:
The Free Spirits Company
A nod to the “Kentucky Hug,” the Kentucky Kiss blends the warmth of The Spirit of Bourbon with ripe strawberries, bright lemon, and a touch of barrel-aged maple syrup. It’s rich, refreshing, and just a little bit flirty. A hug and a kiss of Southern charm, served over crushed ice.
Ingredients
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2.5 oz The Spirit of Bourbon
- 3 or 4 large strawberries
.5 oz barrel aged Maple Syrup
Lemon half
- Crushed Ice
Mint, for garnish
Method
Muddle 2 large strawberries in a shaker.
Add lemon juice, maple syrup, and The Spirit of Bourbon.
Dry shake (no ice) to integrate.
Pour into a glass over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint and a strawberry.
- (For a smoother consistency you can blend the ingredients first)
