Strawberry basil bourbon smash

INGREDIENTS

• 3 strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3 basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon powdered erythritol (I use this brand)
• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
• pinch of ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Fill a large rocks glass with ice.
2. Combine the strawberries, basil, erythritol, and bourbon in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the strawberries and basil are crushed and have released their juices.
3. Add the lemon juice and pepper, and fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Cap and shake.
4. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker over top of the ice in the rocks glass.
5. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a basil crown.

NOTES

Per cocktail: 2.6 net carbs