Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Fresh blackberries, mint and smooth bourbon come together in this easy, crushable summer smash with a rich brown sugar twist.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 643kcal
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
Blackberry Bourbon Smash
- 4 to 5 blackberries plus 2 for garnish
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce brown sugar syrup
- 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
- Ice for shaking and serving
- 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
Brown sugar syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using. Makes about ¾ cup. (See the full brown sugar syrup recipe for storage tips.)½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup water
Blackberry Bourbon Smash
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries, lemon juice, brown sugar syrup and mint leaves together.4 to 5 blackberries, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1 ounce brown sugar syrup, 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves
- Add the bourbon and ice. Shake vigorously.2 ounces bourbon whiskey, Ice
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with 2 blackberries and a sprig of mint.4 to 5 blackberries, 1 sprig fresh mint
Notes
Brown sugar syrup: This recipe makes about ¾ cup of syrup — more than you need for one drink. Store leftovers in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to one month. Find the full recipe at feastandwest.com/brown-sugar-simple-syrup/.
Storage: Best served fresh. Muddled components don't hold well overnight.
Batching: To make a pitcher, multiply all ingredients by the number of servings and muddle the fruit in batches. Add to a pitcher over ice and stir well before serving.
Storage: Best served fresh. Muddled components don't hold well overnight.
Batching: To make a pitcher, multiply all ingredients by the number of servings and muddle the fruit in batches. Add to a pitcher over ice and stir well before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 4.5ounces | Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 133g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 129g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg
