Blackberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail
Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a refreshing cocktail with juicy blackberries, smoky bourbon, and a touch of sweetness for balanced summer sipping.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 178kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- ¼ cup Blackberries rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Simple syrup or 2-3 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
- 1-2 ounces Soda Water Unflavored Seltzer
- 3-4 Fresh Mint Leaves
- 1 Lemon Wedge
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- To a cocktail shaker, add the blackberries and mint leaves. Muddle them until the berries are well broken down. The mint should be mostly intact. Muddling mint too much can cause a bitter aftertaste.
- Add simple syrup (or sugar) and bourbon and fill the shaker with ice. Using a long spoon, stir vigorously until very cold.
- Fill a glass with ice. Use a fine strainer or a cocktail strainer to pour the bourbon mixture into the glass. Fill the rest of the glass with club soda. Garnish with a lemon wedge, blackberries, and a fresh mint sprig if desired.
Notes
What Bourbon to Use: Use what you like best. Examples of midgrade bourbons are Basil Hayden, Wild Turkey, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses, Knob Creek, and Jim Beam.
More Tips:
- If you don’t have a jigger, one fluid ounce equals to two tablespoons.
- If you garnish with a fresh mint sprig, slap it gently a few times against your palm. This releases the aromatic oils but won’t flavor the drink (and you look like a pro!).
- If you use less ice or no ice, consider using 3 ounces because you will be adding more juice to fill the drink.
- Don’t smash the mint leaves too much as this will make the drink bitter. You just want to rub them enough to release the mint flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.1g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 69mg | Calcium: 12mg
