Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerchant BarBlackberry Sour Recipe

Blackberry Sour Recipe

Inspired by Merchant Bar
Time10m
Serves1

Make Blackberry Sour Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Muddle the Blackberries

    In a cocktail shaker, add 6 fresh blackberries. Using a muddler, gently crush the blackberries to release their juices.

  2. 2

    Add the Liquids

    Pour in 1 oz of fresh lemon juice and 0.5 oz of simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled blackberries.

  3. 3

    Add the Bourbon

    Add 2 oz of bourbon to the shaker, combining all the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Add Ice and Shake

    Fill the shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain the Mixture

    Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the cocktail with 1 blackberry and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

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