Blackberry Breeze Smash

This Blackberry Breeze Smash is a delightful combination of sweet, sour, and refreshing flavors. The richness of dark blackberries and the robustness of gin are complemented by the lightness of lemon, soda, and ice, making this cocktail both strong and invigorating. It's the perfect drink for a summer day, offering a balance of flavors and a refreshing kick.

Blackberry Breeze Smash

A delightful mix of blackberries, gin, and fresh mint, this cocktail is sweet, sour, and refreshing, making it the perfect summer sipper.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Blackberries
  • 10 Fresh Mint Leaves (1-2 large sprigs)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (Granulated raw sugar)
  • 1/4 cup Soda Water
  • 1.25 cups Cubed Ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare a Collins or rocks glass and sugar the rim if desired, then set aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle sugar and mint to bruise the leaves without breaking them.
  3. Add blackberries and lemon juice to the shaker and muddle until the berries release their juice and the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Pour in the gin and 1/2 cup of cubed ice, cover the shaker, and shake well.
  5. Place 3/4 cup of ice into the prepared glass, then strain the blackberry smash evenly into the glass over the ice.
  6. Top with soda water to fill the glass, give it a gentle stir, and garnish with extra mint sprigs and lemon wedges, wheels, or twists.