Blackberry Smash Recipe
Bourbon, Blackberry, Mint, Lemon, Agave
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Ingredients
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Fruits
Liquids
Herbs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Blackberries and Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add the blackberries and fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently crush the blackberries and mint together to release their juices and oils.
- 2
Add Lemon and Agave
Squeeze the juice of the whole lemon into the shaker, ensuring to remove any seeds. Add the agave syrup to the mixture.
- 3
Add Bourbon
Pour in the bourbon over the muddled mixture in the shaker.
- 4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine all the ingredients and chill the mixture.
Serving
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Optionally, you can use a fine mesh strainer to remove any pulp from the blackberries.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with additional blackberries and a sprig of mint for decoration. Serve immediately.
