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Bourbon smash on a white surface garnished with fresh blackberries and a lemon half on the side.

Blackberry Bourbon Smash Recipe

Melissa
Made with fresh blackberries, bourbon, and lemon juice with just a touch of sweetness from simple syrup, this cocktail recipe is bursting with fruity flavor!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Happy Hour
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 3 -5 whole fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
  • ½ ounce lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Add the blackberries and simple syrup to an empty cocktail shaker and muddle with a cocktail muddler or wooden spoon. 
  • Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and ice cubes. Shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with extra blackberries. 

Notes

Ingredients to serve 8:
  • 25-40 fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • ½ cup simple syrup
  • 2 cups bourbon whiskey
  • ½ cup lemon juice
Instructions and tips for making a big batch:
  • Muddle your blackberries with the simple syrup in a large pitcher with a long wooden spoon. 
  • Then, mix the rest of the ingredients together and chill in the fridge for up to 1 day in advance. 
  • Pour over ice when ready to serve. 
  • To help keep the batch cocktail cold, add some frozen blackberries to the pitcher to use as "ice" to prevent the dilution that regular ice would cause. 
  • Make sure to give the pitcher a good stir before serving as the fruit will likely settle. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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