Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Kickstart the holidays with a twist on tradition with my festive Blackberry Bourbon Smash Cocktails. Fresh blackberries are muddled with bourbon for a rich, fruity depth, while a splash of fresh lime juice and lime La Croix, adding a refreshing, fizzy finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cocktail offers a balance of sweetness and tartness that’s both cozy and vibrant—making it the ideal drink to toast to the season with friends and family! Let’s get cookin’!

**Recipe is adapted from dobbernationloves.com

INGREDIENTS

2 oz bourbon
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
6 mint leaves
6-7 blackberries
1.25 oz simple syrup
1.5 oz lime La Croix
Ice
Fresh blackberries and mint leaves for garnishing

Instructions

1. Combine mint leaves, lime juice, and 3-4 blackberries in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until pulverized.

2. Add bourbon, ice and simple syrup and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.

   1. If needing to make simple syrup, it is a 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar to water. Heat equal parts in a saucepan on the stove until sugar has dissolved. Chill slightly and then it is ready for use!

3. Strain contents into a glass filled with fresh ice and top with lime La Croix. Stir and garnish with 3 more blackberries and fresh mint leaves, if desired. Enjoy!

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