Refreshing Blackberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail
A bright and fruity summer cocktail combining fresh blackberries, mint, lime, and bourbon for a refreshing and flavorful drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 fresh blackberries
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- 1–2 oz soda water (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, place 8-10 fresh blackberries and 8-10 mint leaves. Gently muddle with a muddler or spoon for 20-30 seconds to release juice and aroma without crushing seeds or tearing mint too harshly.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lime (about 1 oz) into the glass, then add 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Add 2 oz bourbon to the muddled mixture.
- Fill the glass about three-quarters full with ice.
- Shake gently for 10-15 seconds if using a shaker, or stir gently if mixing in the glass.
- Strain the mixture into a fresh glass filled with ice, using a fine mesh strainer if desired.
- Top with 1-2 oz soda water for a lighter, fizzy finish (optional).
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, a lime wedge, and a few whole blackberries.
Notes
Gently muddle the mint and blackberries to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup. For a lighter version, add soda water or replace half the bourbon with sparkling water or ginger beer. Frozen blackberries can be used if thawed first.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8-
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
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