Strawberry Smash

Directions

1. 1
   Muddle the quartered strawberries with the Ginger Syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2. 2
   Add the bourbon and lime juice, fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
3. 3
   Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
4. 4
   Top with a splash of soda, garnish with a mint sprig and whole strawberry and serve.
5. 5
   Combine the ginger juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
7. 7
   Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
8. 8
   Keep covered in the refrigerator up 2 weeks.
9. 9
   Yield: About 3/4 cup