Blackberry Bourbon Smash Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Old Forester 86 | Blackberry | Mint | Lemon Ginger Beer

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Ingredients

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1
Muddle the Blackberries and Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add the blackberries and fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash them together to release the juices and oils from the mint.
2
Add Lemon Juice
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the shaker. Discard the other half or save for another use.
3
Add Bourbon and Simple Syrup
Pour in the Old Forester Bourbon and the simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled mixture.
4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture and blend the flavors.

5
Strain into Glass
Fill a glass with ice and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass, leaving the solids behind.
6
Top with Ginger Beer
Pour the ginger beer over the mixture in the glass, gently stirring to combine.
7
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a fresh mint sprig and a whole blackberry on top for an appealing presentation.