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5 from 7 votes

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

If you’ve been looking for summer cocktails with bourbon, this blackberry bourbon smash recipe is for you! This refreshing cocktail is perfect for a warm summer night.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Drink
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Meredith

Ingredients

  • 4-5 fresh blackberries
  • 4-5 fresh mint leaves
  • juice of ½ of a medium lime
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • club soda to top

Instructions

  • Place blackberries, mint leaves, and lime wedges in a shaker.
  • Muddle until well-smashed.
  • Add simple syrup, bourbon, and ice to the shaker and shake vigorously, until the outside of the shaker is very cold (approximately 15 seconds).
  • Strain the contents of the shaker into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and optionally garnish your glass with additional mint, blackberries, and/or a lime slice.
  • Sip and enjoy!

Notes

Need the recipe for simple syrup? Grab the recipe here!
Substitutes for bourbon in this bourbon smash recipe. In a pinch, most whiskeys will serve as a good substitute. The name ‘bourbon’ is short for ‘bourbon whiskey’, and there are many other types of whisky too. I would recommend a smoother style of whiskey, like an Irish Whiskey or Blended Whiskey. 
Do I need to strain my drink? The short answer is no, but I highly recommend it. I personally find this bourbon smash recipe much more enjoyable when strained because of the large seeds in the fresh blackberries. If you’d prefer to skip this step, you can muddle your ingredients directly in your glass and stir your drink instead of shaking it.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg