Blackberry Bliss Bourbon Smash

This Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a delightful and refreshing cocktail that combines the juicy sweetness of blackberries with the subtle warmth of bourbon. The addition of mint and lime juice adds a burst of freshness, while the ginger beer tops it off with a zingy effervescence. It's a perfectly balanced cocktail that's ideal for sipping on warm evenings or as a party pleaser.

Blackberry Bliss Bourbon Smash

A refreshing bourbon cocktail with muddled blackberries, mint, lime juice, and a splash of ginger beer.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 blackberries
  • 4 mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 3 ounces ginger beer, to top

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together blackberries, mint leaves, and sugar.
  2. Pour in the bourbon and lime juice, then stir.
  3. Fill a rocks glass with ice and pour the mixture through a cocktail strainer into the glass.
  4. Top with ginger beer and lightly stir.
  5. Garnish with extra blackberries or mint leaves and enjoy!