Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Say "cheers!" to berry season with a Blackberry Bourbon Smash! Made with fresh berries, spicy bourbon, vibrant lime, and fresh mint, these deep magenta-colored drinks are a refreshing and delicious way to unwind this summer. Mocktail variations available!
Ingredients
- 4-6 blackberries plus additional to garnish
- 3 lime slices plus additional to garnish
- 2 teaspoons cane or white sugar
- 4 fresh mint leaves plus additional to garnish
- 2 ounces bourbon
- Ice
- 1-2 ounces ginger beer
Instructions
- Add the blackberries, lime slices, sugar, and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the mixture until the blackberry and lime juices are released and the mint is fragrant.
- Add the bourbon and a large handful of ice to the blackberry mixture.
- Top with the shaker lid and shake for 20-30 minutes or until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Top with a splash of ginger beer.
- Garnish with blackberries, lime slices, or mint and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Pro-Tips
- Don't over-muddle. Press the berries, lime, and mint until juicy and fragrant. Any further and you risk overworking or bruising the mint, causing it to taste bitter.
- Strain. Although a few bits of blackberry are fine, you want to strain the cocktail after shaking to keep it from being chunky and hard to drink.
- A note on glassware. A highball glass is best to accommodate the cocktail mixture with ice, but you can use a large rocks glass if needed or if you prefer less ice.
- Cool the glass. Chill the glass in the freezer for 15-30 minutes before assembling to help keep the smash cool, preventing the ice from melting and diluting it.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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