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A reddish cocktail garnished with blackberries on a pick, fresh herbs and a lime wedge.
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5 from 2 votes

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

A simple cocktail featuring Kentucky Bourbon, blackberries, honey, and lime juice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 1
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6-8 blackberries
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 ounces sparkling water
  • ice

rim:

Instructions

  • On a small plate, combine the sugar and lime zest. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Roll and gently stamp the glass in the sugar and lime to coat.
  • Add the blackberries, lime juice and honey to a cocktail shaker, or jar with a lid.
  • Using a muddler, muddle the ingredients together, squishing the blackberries so they release their juice.
  • Add the bourbon and ice. Shake.
  • Add ice to the rimmed glass. Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice.
  • Top with bubbly water and stir gently.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen blackberries. If frozen let the berries thaw on the counter for half and hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg