We asked Redemption Whiskey ambassador Matt Klette to supply us with his idea of the essential summer cocktail. He delivered with the Whiskey Smash—a summery blend of fresh berries, basil, and bourbon.

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Makes 1 servings

Prep time 5 min.

Ingredients

2-3 basil leaves 3 blackberries 1 1⁄2 oz Redemption High-Rye Bourbon 1⁄2 oz Licor 43 1⁄2 oz lemon juice

How to make it

Muddle basil and blackberries lightly in the bottom of a shaker.  Add bourbon, Licor 43, and lemon juice. Top with crushed ice, stir lightly, and serve.

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We asked Redemption Whiskey ambassador Matt Klette to supply us with his idea of the essential summer cocktail.

He delivered with the Whiskey Smash—a summery blend of fresh berries, basil, and bourbon.

For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!

Makes 1 servings

Prep time 5 min.

Ingredients

2-3 basil leaves 3 blackberries 1 1⁄2 oz Redemption High-Rye Bourbon 1⁄2 oz Licor 43 1⁄2 oz lemon juice

How to make it

Muddle basil and blackberries lightly in the bottom of a shaker.  Add bourbon, Licor 43, and lemon juice. Top with crushed ice, stir lightly, and serve.

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Makes 1 servings

Prep time 5 min.

Ingredients

2-3 basil leaves 3 blackberries 1 1⁄2 oz Redemption High-Rye Bourbon 1⁄2 oz Licor 43 1⁄2 oz lemon juice

How to make it

Muddle basil and blackberries lightly in the bottom of a shaker.  Add bourbon, Licor 43, and lemon juice. Top with crushed ice, stir lightly, and serve.

Makes 1 servings

Prep time 5 min.

Prep time 5 min.

Prep time

5 min.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 basil leaves
  • 3 blackberries
  • 1 1⁄2 oz Redemption High-Rye Bourbon
  • 1⁄2 oz Licor 43
  • 1⁄2 oz lemon juice

How to make it

Muddle basil and blackberries lightly in the bottom of a shaker.  Add bourbon, Licor 43, and lemon juice. Top with crushed ice, stir lightly, and serve.

Muddle basil and blackberries lightly in the bottom of a shaker. 

Add bourbon, Licor 43, and lemon juice. Top with crushed ice, stir lightly, and serve.

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