Blackberry Bourbon Smash – Barefeet within the Kitchen

Plump, juicy blackberries are muddled with aromatic contemporary mint to kind the bottom of this irresistibly lovely and refreshing Blackberry Bourbon Smash. It is a cocktail so attractive 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 cut price 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 top result’s a significantly sippable, completely balanced, delightfully refreshing cocktail that’s straightforward on the eyes, too. It’s a winner of a drink!

Bourbon Smash

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

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

I like these finest after they’re made with blackberries which can 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 many who desire mocktails, you’ll be able to substitute an equal quantity of Kentucky 74 or one other good non-alcoholic bourbon. There are some nice ones available on the market lately.

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 wood 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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