Paradise Pepper Smash

This Paradise Pepper Smash cocktail is a delightful combination of bourbon, Campari, and citrus flavors, with a hint of basil and black pepper for a unique twist. It's a refreshing and slightly bitter drink that is perfect for sipping on a warm evening.

Paradise Pepper Smash

A refreshing bourbon and Campari cocktail with citrus flavors, basil, and a hint of black pepper.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ounce bourbon
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce honey syrup
  • 2 basil sprigs, plus 1 for garnish
  • 2 grinds of black pepper
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a small jar, shake 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of warm water until the honey is dissolved.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 basil sprig, 1 ounce bourbon, 1 ounce Campari, 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce honey syrup, and 2 grinds of black pepper.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the outside is frosty.
  4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a fresh basil sprig.