Blood Orange Bourbon Smash

It’s time for Blood Oranges! I added a little Southern Comfort here, but your favorite bourbon will also work ;)

#HappySipping!

Step 1:

Blood Orange + Ginger Simple Syrup 

Ingredients:

• 3-4 ounces ginger peeled and small diced

• Zest of one Blood orange

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup water 

Method:

Add all ingredients to a small pot. On medium heat, cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once cooled, store in the refrigerator and let it infuse

Step 2:

Smash

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounce of blood orange ginger simple syrup

• 2-3 drops Angostura Bitters

• 2 blood orange slices

• 6 ounces blood orange juice

• 1 ounce of Lemon Juice (optional)

• 1.5 ounce Southern Comfort or Bourbon

• 2 ounces Club Soda or Sparkling Water

• 2 sprigs of mint

• Extra blood oranges for garnish

• Ice

• Hummingbird Classic Clear Glass Straw 

Method:

In the bottom of a glass add bitters, simple syrup, 2 orange slices and mint. Muddle together until the orange breaks down, then add ice, blood orange juice, lemon juice, southern comfort, club soda, stir with your Hummingbird Glass Straw, add more garnish, and enjoy!