Whiskey · Highball · Fruity
Juneteenth Bourbon Strawberry Cooler Recipe
Muddled strawberries, bourbon, and a soda top — a drink built for the table, not the bar.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Strength
- Light
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Juneteenth Bourbon Strawberry Cooler
A modern, celebratory build created for Juneteenth (June 19th), marking the announcement of freedom for enslaved people across the United States. Bourbon coolers as a general style date back over a century, but this specific fruit pairing is a contemporary combination, not an inherited recipe.
Ingredients
- Bourbon2 oz
- Fresh strawberries3, muddled
- Fresh lemon juice½ oz
- Honey syrup½ oz
- Soda water~2 oz, to top
Method
- Add the fresh strawberries to the rocks glass.
- Muddle gently.
- Measure and pour the bourbon, fresh lemon juice and honey syrup into the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Stir once to combine.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Glass & Garnish
Highball glass, full of ice. Garnish with a strawberry half and a mint sprig.
Notes
Make honey syrup with equal parts honey and warm water. For a batch, multiply everything but soda by guest count, top individually at serving time. Common mistake: over-muddling strawberries into mush, clouding the drink. Pairs well with grilled or barbecued food.
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