Blackberry Bourbon Smash Recipe
Embark on a flavor journey with our Blackberry Bourbon Smash! This cocktail blends the bold richness of bourbon with the sweet-tart allure of fresh blackberries. Perfect for any occasion, whether hosting a gathering or enjoying a drink at home. Our Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a visually stunning and delicious masterpiece that elevates every sip.
Servings: 2
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1-2 leaves basil chopped
- 3 ounces bourbon whiskey
- 2 ounces blackberry Bubly sparkling water
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- ice
Instructions
- Prep the drink. In a cocktail shaker combine sugar, lime juice, blackberries, and bourbon. Muddle to break up the berries, basil, and lime, and to dissolve the sugar. Add a generous amount of ice, shake to chill and combine.
- Serve. Fill an old fashioned glass with ice. Add blackberry Bubly. Strain cocktail over ice, top off with ginger ale. Garnish with mint, berries, and lime if desired.
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Notes
- Some blackberries are sweeter than others (especially if you're using fresh berries). You can taste your berries, and if they are less sweet than you prefer, you can add a touch more sugar or even a bit of simple syrup before shaking.
- Always muddle your drinks lightly. You don't want to pulverize your berries and leaves, or they might turn bitter.
- If you don't have a muddler, you can use the back of a spoon to muddle the berries.
- For extra-hot days, you can freeze your glasses for about an hour beforehand.
- A cocktail skewer of blackberries makes a fun garnish!
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg