Blackberry Bourbon Smash – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Plump, juicy blackberries are muddled with aromatic contemporary mint to kind the bottom of this irresistibly stunning and refreshing Blackberry Bourbon Smash. This can be a cocktail so beautiful it’s laborious to consider it’s really easy to make!

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

This has been my cocktail of selection this summer time for a complete host of nice causes. Gigantic blackberries have been out there at discount costs in my grocery shops, so it’s laborious to withstand stocking up and I’ve been stuffing blackberries into nearly each dish I can.

This explicit cocktail, although, is a riff on the basic whiskey smash; a citrus ahead drink that tastes like a boozy lemonade. Our blackberry bourbon smash recipe provides a heaping serving to of muddled blackberries for each taste and aesthetics.

The tip result’s a severely sippable, completely balanced, delightfully refreshing cocktail that’s simple on the eyes, too. It’s a winner of a drink!

Bourbon Smash

You’ll want the next components to make this recipe:

• contemporary blackberries
• mint leaves
• contemporary lime juice
• ice cubes
• bourbon whiskey
• easy syrup
• membership soda or glowing water

I really like these finest after they’re made with blackberries which might be contemporary in season, however they’re nonetheless scrumptious when made with frozen blackberries! You’ll simply have to briefly thaw them at room temperature for about 20 minutes earlier than muddling.

For individuals who favor mocktails, you may substitute an equal quantity of Kentucky 74 or one other good non-alcoholic bourbon. There are some nice ones available on the market today.

Bourbon Smash Recipe

Divide the blackberries and 6 mint leaves between two glasses. Add the lime juice after which use a muddler (or the deal with of a picket spoon) to crush the fruit.

Fill every glass with ice. Then add the bourbon, easy syrup, and membership soda.

Stir every glass and garnish with a wedge of lime and the remaining mint.

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