Description
A blackberry bourbon smash is a vibrant cocktail featuring fresh blackberries, smooth bourbon, honey, and refreshing mint. This is a crowd favorite that can be scaled to a party pitcher.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces bourbon
- 12 fresh blackberries (plus additional for garnish)
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 8 mint leaves
- 1 ounce honey
- 1 ounce water
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries, then add the mint and gently muddle.
- Add the bourbon, lemon juice, honey, and water to the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to dissolve the honey.
- Add ice to the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for another 10 seconds.
- Strain the blackberry bourbon smash into rocks glasses and top with ice.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don't over muddle the mint, just a few presses.
- Fresh lemon juice is best, but bottled can be used in a pinch.
- If your berries are on the tart side, stir in a bit more honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails