Blackberry Bourbon Smash

cocktail glass containing blackberries muddled in a bourbon smash on a cutting board with a blue checked napkin

5 from 1 vote

Plump, juicy blackberries are muddled with fragrant fresh mint to form the base of this irresistibly beautiful and refreshing Blackberry Bourbon Smash. This is a cocktail so gorgeous it's hard to believe it's so easy to make!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

12 fresh blackberries
12 mint leaves divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
ice cubes
⅓ cup (3 ounces) bourbon whiskey
2-4 tablespoons simple syrup adjust to taste
2 ounces club soda or sparkling water
Optional garnish: sliced lime wedges

Instructions

Divide the blackberries and 6 mint leaves between two glasses. Add the lime juice and then use a muddler (or the handle of a wooden spoon) to crush the fruit.
Fill each glass with ice. Add the bourbon, simple syrup, and club soda. Stir each glass and garnish with a wedge of lime and the remaining mint.

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