Blackberry Summer Smash

A refreshing summer cocktail featuring muddled fresh blackberries and fragrant basil, mixed with zesty ginger beer and optional bourbon for a sophisticated twist. Perfect for warm weather sipping.

1 servings
5 min

Ingredients

  • 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
  • 11 whole blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cubes ice cubes
  • ¼ cup ginger beer
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a rocks glass, muddle basil (see note at top right) and 8 blackberries with lemon juice. Fill glass with large, square ice cubes and top with ginger beer and bourbon, if desired. Garnish with basil sprig and remaining 3 blackberries. Serve immediately.

    5 min

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