Rose Hip Whiskey Smash Cocktail

Step 1

Lightly crush the rose hips using a potato masher or rolling pin.

Step 2

Combine the rose hips and water in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and mash the rose hips with a potato masher or another mashing tool.

Step 3

Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard the solids. Measure the liquid, you should have about 1/2 cup.

Step 4

Return the liquid to the saucepan and add the honey. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Strain through a cloth or coffee filter to catch any little hairs which can irritate the digestive system.

Step 5

Muddle the orange wedges with the rose hip syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the mint leaves and lightly bruise with the muddler.

Step 6

Add the bourbon and ice and shake well. Strain into a glass and garnish with the mint sprig.