Modern Classic

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Name: Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon; 4 piece Blackberries; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 15 ml Simple syrup; 4 leaves Mint leaves

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

60 ml Bourbon
4 piece Blackberries
22.5 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Simple syrup
4 leaves Mint leaves

Preparation

Muddle blackberries and mint with syrup. Add bourbon and lemon, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass over ice.

Garnish

Blackberry, mint sprig

Origin story

The Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a modern classic that emerged in the United States, reflecting the trend of using fresh fruits in cocktails. Its roots can be traced back to the Southern cocktail culture, where bourbon is a staple spirit.