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Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Crushed ripe blackberries, garden mint, bright lime, and warm oaky bourbon tumbled over cracked ice.

Whiskey Shaken Crushed or cracked ice 3 min · 20% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Skewered blackberry & fresh mint sprig

Fresh Ripe Blackberries 5 whole
Fresh Mint Leaves 8 leaves
Bourbon Whiskey 60 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 22.5 ml
Simple Syrup 15 ml

Preparation

Muddle blackberries, mint leaves, and simple syrup in the base of a shaker.
Add bourbon, fresh lime juice, and ice; shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
Double-strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass and crown with mint and a plump blackberry.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Works year-round even without fresh berries—use frozen thawed berries or 1 heaped tablespoon of blackberry/mixed-berry jam (and skip the sugar syrup)!

Bourbon Whiskey 60 ml
Fresh Blackberries (or 1 tbsp Berry Jam) 5 whole
Fresh Mint Leaves 6 leaves
Fresh Lime or Lemon Juice 22.5 ml

At-Home Steps

Mash berries (or stir jam) with mint and citrus juice inside a jar; add 2 tsp sugar only if using tart fresh berries.
Add bourbon and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds.
Strain through a sieve over fresh ice.

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How do you make Blackberry Bourbon Smash at home with everyday ingredients?

Works year-round even without fresh berries—use frozen thawed berries or 1 heaped tablespoon of blackberry/mixed-berry jam (and skip the sugar syrup)! Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon Whiskey, 5 whole Fresh Blackberries (or 1 tbsp Berry Jam), 6 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves, 22.5 ml Fresh Lime or Lemon Juice. Steps: Mash berries (or stir jam) with mint and citrus juice inside a jar; add 2 tsp sugar only if using tart fresh berries. Add bourbon and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain through a sieve over fresh ice.

What is the full craft bar specification for Blackberry Bourbon Smash?

Blackberry Bourbon Smash (Whiskey, 20% ABV) is prepared shaken with crushed or cracked ice and garnished with skewered blackberry & fresh mint sprig. Ingredients: 5 whole (5 whole) Fresh Ripe Blackberries, 8 leaves (8 leaves) Fresh Mint Leaves, 60 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lime Juice, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Simple Syrup.