Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Name: Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon; 4 piece Blackberries; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 15 ml Sugar syrup; 4 leaves Mint leaves; garnish Blackberry, mint sprig

Served in a tumbler · ~201 cal

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Ingredients

60 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
4 piece Blackberries
22.5 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Sugar syrup
4 leaves Mint leaves
Garnish Blackberry, mint sprig

Preparation

Muddle blackberries and mint with syrup.
Add bourbon and lemon.
Shake with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
Garnish with blackberry, mint sprig.

Origin Story

The Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a modern classic that emerged in the United States, reflecting the trend of using fresh fruits in cocktails. Its roots can be traced back to the Southern cocktail culture, where bourbon is a staple spirit.

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