Rojo Fresco
This garden-inspired cocktail blends sweet strawberry, savory tomato, fresh basil, and balsamic tang with the rich character of Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon. Bright, herbaceous, and refreshing, it’s a vibrant sip with layers of summer flavor.
Make The Rojo Fresco
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon 1 1/2 oz. Cherry Tomato Balsamic Shrub 1/2 oz. Strawberry Syrup 3 Dashes Summer Berries Bitters 2 Dashes NA Aperitif 3 Fresh Basil Leaves Garnish: Cherry Tomato, Strawberry, and Basil Skewer CHERRY TOMATO BALSAMIC SHRUB 1 cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes 1 cup White Granulated Sugar 1 cup Modena Balsamic Vinegar STRAWBERRY SYRUP 1 cup Strawberries 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Water
Instructions
Cherry Tomato Balsamic Shrub: Combine chopped tomatoes and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Cover and allow tomatoes to macerate for 4–8 hours. Add balsamic vinegar, blend until smooth, and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Strawberry Syrup: Combine strawberries and sugar in a bowl and mix to coat evenly. Allow strawberries to macerate for 4–8 hours. Add water and blend until smooth. Double strain through a fine mesh strainer and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
To prepare a cocktail, add bourbon, shrub, syrup, aperitif, and basil leaves to an ice-filled shaker. Shake then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Finish with bitters and garnish with a skewer of cherry tomato, strawberry, and basil.
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