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
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
ice cubes
3 ounces bourbon whiskey
2-4 tablespoons simple syrup adjust to taste
2 ounces club soda or sparkling water, adjust to taste
Optional garnish: sliced lime wedges

Instructions

Divide the blackberries and mint leaves between two glasses. Pour half of the lime juice into each, then use a muddler (or the handle of a wooden spoon) to crush the fruit.
Fill each glass with ice cubes, then add 1.5 ounces of bourbon, an ounce of club soda, and a tablespoon of simple syrup to each.
Stir the cocktails and garnish with a wedge of lime and mint leaves. Taste and add more syrup or club soda, as desired.

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