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Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Tessa Hollmann
Make happy hour special with this blackberry bourbon smash! This refreshing cocktail is the perfect drink for late summer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • ¼ lemon cut into 2-3 wedges
  • 6 large mint leaves plus more for garnish
  • ¾ ounce blackberry syrup or to taste*
  • 5 fresh blackberries plus more for serving
  • Soda water
  • Crushed ice

Instructions
 

  • Add mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle with a muddler or a wooden spoon to release the oils.
  • Add the blackberries and lemon wedges, then muddle more until the blackberries are mashed and the lemon juice is released.
  • Add bourbon, syrup, and ice cubes to the blackberry mixture and shake well until chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass and add fresh crushed ice and a splash of soda water to taste.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple of blackberries.

Notes

* You can use homemade blackberry syrup or store-bought syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword blackberry cocktails, blackberry recipes, seasonal cocktails
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