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Blackberry Bourbon Smash
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Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • ¾ oz simple syrup or to taste, depending on how big the lemon is.
  • 8-10 mint leaves plus 2 mint sprigs for garnish
  • Dozen blackberries depending on size
  • half a lemon quartered
  • club soda* for topping up

Instructions

  • In a shaker, muddle the lemon, mint, and about 4-5 blackberries in simple syrup. Be sure to hit each lemon piece at least once (but don't over-muddle).
  • Add the bourbon and fill the shaker with ice, shake for 8-10 seconds and strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.
  • Top up with club soda and stir to mix.
  • Garnish with some mint sprigs and some fresh blackberries.

Notes

We prefer tall glasses for more "juice," but if you prefer a more traditional bourbon smash, don't use club soda, instead just pour the shaken mix over ice into a rocks glass and then garnish.