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Blackberry Ginger Bourbon Smash

This Blackberry Ginger Bourbon Smash is sweet, tart and a little zippy from the ginger syrup. It's not a timid drink, but one with real layers of flavor. It also happens to be gorgeous.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 muddler (or wooden spoon)
  • 1 Fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

  • 2 or 3 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 fresh blackberries
  • 1 oz. ginger syrup see recipe
  • 2 oz. Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Club soda for topping
  • Garnish: mint sprig, blackberry and lime wedge

Instructions

  • Add mint leaves, blackberries and ginger syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle until berries are crushed
  • Add ice, bourbon and lime juice and shake for 15 to 20 seconds until well chilled
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into rocks glass filled with crushed ice and top with club soda
  • Take a sprig of mint and slap it against your palm to release the aroma and garnish glass with it, along with a couple of blackberries and a small lime wedge.