Blackberry bourbon smash is a quick and easy to make summer cocktail. Use any soft berry mixed with mint leaves, bourbon, citrus juices, and ginger ale.
It’s tax day! Let’s celebrate the end of tax season with a refreshing cocktail!
Did you know there’s an actual drink named after this day? Yes, the income tax cocktail exists. It’s gin based and it sounds very comforting. I’ll have to make that one next year…
Today, we’re drinking this blackberry bourbon smash.
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Berry Bourbon Smash Cocktail
Making cocktails for the blog is always a lot of fun…because it involves day drinking.
I bought this tabletop artificial light unit last year in hopes to take photos whenever I want (meaning after 5pm), however it’s proving to be difficult.
I’m still way too in love with natural light photography. Hence, day drinking will have to continue for a little longer.
Use Up Any Soft Fruits
Simple cocktails that don’t require much prep are the best. While I used blackberries, you can substitute just about any fruit you’re in love with at the moment: blueberries, kiwi, strawberries, dragon fruit.
If you don’t like bourbon… we might have a tough time being friends. However, if you keep it a secret, you can totally substitute rum, vodka or gin.
This blackberry bourbon smash has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It’s the vibrant redish-purple tint that I find so alluring. It’s the kind of drink that I would spot at a restaurant or bar and totally order.
(Although it’s a month away- this would make a very pretty Mother’s Day brunch cocktail!)
Cheers!
Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Ingredients
- 5 fresh blackberries
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoon agave syrup
- 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 oz bourbon
- 4 oz ginger ale
Instructions
- In a tall serving glass, muddle together blackberries, mint leaves, agave syrup, and lemon juice. Add bourbon. Fill glass with ice. Top with ginger ale. Stir to combine. Garnish with additional blackberries, mint leaves, and lemon/lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe works well with a variety of ripe soft fruit such as raspberries, peaches, strawberries, or mango.
- Whiskey or rum may be used in place of bourbon.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Could you make this is in bulk as a mocktail, and then add the bourbon for those who want a kick?
The problem with making a large batch is the ginger ale. As the mixture sits, the ginger ale will lose its fizz and turn flat.
A very good sipping drink It took me all the way through dinner prep. Thanks for a great recipe!
Stunning. And laughing so hard over here with Income Tax cocktail. Hahaha! And I’ve tried artificial light and just can’t get behind it. Natural all the way!
Yes! I also love shooting cocktail posts because it means day drinking. :-) Blackberry + bourbon is definitely a winner in my book. I wish I could sit on a sunny deck somewhere and drink this right now.
Oh my, this will be a first for me, such an elegant looking drink.
Ooohh. Now this looks like a fun drink! Love the color so, so much!