Strawberry Fool

Directions

1. 1
   Wash berries and set aside 4 small nicely shaped ones for garnish.
2. 2
   Stem and core the remaining berries and cut them into thick slices.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with sugar.
4. 4
   How much sugar will depend on how sweet the berries are, the bourbon and the orange zest.
5. 5
   Cover and set them aside to marinate for half an hour.
6. 6
   Mash the berries to a pulp with a potato masher.
7. 7
   (Do not use a blender or food processor; both machines will liquify them.)