Berry Bourbon Breeze

Fruity, smoky, and fizzy, this blackberry bourbon smash is an easy and delicious bourbon cocktail perfect for summer. The combination of fresh blackberries, fragrant mint, and the rich flavor of bourbon creates a refreshing and vibrant drink. Topped with seltzer for a bubbly finish, this cocktail is the ideal way to enjoy the flavors of the season.

Berry Bourbon Breeze

A refreshing bourbon cocktail with the sweetness of blackberries, the freshness of mint, and a hint of lemon, topped with fizzy seltzer.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 large blackberries
  • 3-4 mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 6 ounces seltzer
  • ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries, mint, and sugar until the berries have burst and the mint is fragrant.
  2. Add bourbon and lemon juice to the shaker and shake to combine.
  3. Pour the mixture into a rocks glass, straining if desired.
  4. Add ice and top with seltzer.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of mint.