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Blackberry bourbon smash cocktail served over ice in a sugar-rimmed glass, garnished with fresh blackberries and mint, with sliced limes on a wooden board

Blackberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail

A vibrant summer cocktail with juicy blackberries, smooth bourbon, and a bright citrus finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 18 blackberries fresh or thawed, slightly softened for easy muddling
  • 1 ½ oz lime juice freshly squeezed for brightest flavor
  • 2 ½ teaspoons honey or simple syrup, adjusted to taste
  • 6 oz bourbon smooth Kentucky-style bourbon preferred
  • 6 oz sparkling water well chilled for best fizz
  • Ice fresh cubes for shaking and serving
  • Rim:
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar fine texture coats best
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest freshly grated for aroma

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail muddler Used to crush blackberries and release their juices; the back of a wooden spoon can substitute
  • 1 Cocktail shaker or jar with lid Any tightly sealed container works, including a mason jar
  • 1 Small plate For mixing sugar and lime zest to coat the glass rim
  • 3 Cocktail glasses Rocks glasses or tumblers are ideal, but any sturdy glass works

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar and lime zest on a small plate, then moisten the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and coat evenly in the mixture.
  2. Place the blackberries, lime juice, and honey into a cocktail shaker or sealed jar.
  3. Press and crush the mixture thoroughly until the berries release their juices and blend with the sweetener.
  4. Pour in the bourbon and add ice to the shaker.
  5. Seal and shake vigorously until the drink is well chilled and slightly diluted.
  6. Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice and strain the cocktail evenly into each one.
  7. Top each glass with sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
  8. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Sweet-tart berries, citrus, and bourbon come together in a cocktail that feels like golden hour in a glass.

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