Description

The blackberry smash bourbon cocktail is as pretty as it is delicious. Homemade blackberry brandy and smooth bourbon are paired perfectly with muddled fresh blackberries, fresh mint, simple syrup and tart lemon juice. Serve over crushed ice for a fresh take on a vintage “smash” cocktail!

Ingredients

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2 shots blackberry brandy
2 shots bourbon
2 shots simple syrup
2 shots fresh lemon juice
handful of fresh blackberries
10 or so fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Put the fresh blackberries and mint into your cocktail shaker. Using a wooden spoon or a muddler, smash/muddle the berries and mint together.
Pour the remaining ingredients into the shaker. Put the cover on and shake vigorously.
Pour over crushed ice into two lowball glasses. Garnish with a blackberry and mint leave if desired. Enjoy and sip slowly!

Notes

To make simple syrup, place 1 cup of white granulated sugar and 1 cup of water into a saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Once the sugar melts, turn the heat off. Pour the syrup into a jar, cover and store in the refrigerator.