Sweet BBQ Bourbon Smash

Featuring: Copper’s Sweet BBQ Rub

Flavor profile: Sweet, smoky, and rich
Best for: Evenings by the grill, bourbon lovers

Ingredients (1 cocktail):

• 2 oz bourbon
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• Tiny pinch (⅛ tsp) Copper’s Sweet BBQ Rub
• Ice
• Optional garnish: grilled lemon or orange peel

Instructions:

1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Sweet BBQ Rub to a shaker.
2. Shake well with ice.
3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
4. Garnish if desired.

Why it works:
The Sweet BBQ Rub adds subtle caramelized warmth and complexity, complementing bourbon’s natural vanilla and oak notes.