The Gingered Bourbon Smash

This cocktail is a unique twist on the classic bourbon smash, with a zing of ginger added to give it a kick. Ingredients: - 2 oz Bourbon - 1 oz fresh ginger syrup - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - 3 sprigs of fresh mint - Crushed ice Instructions: 1. To make the ginger syrup, peel and chop 1 cup of fresh ginger. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil. Add the ginger and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain out the ginger pieces and store in a bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. 2. In a shaker, muddle 2 sprigs of mint with the lemon juice and ginger syrup. 3. Add the bourbon and a handful of crushed ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 4. Fill a glass with fresh crushed ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass. 5. Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Gingered Bourbon Smash!