Fresh blueberries, bright lemon, smooth bourbon, and a touch of simple syrup come together in this Blueberry Bourbon Smash. Fresh mint adds a cool, refreshing finish, making this easy bourbon cocktail fruity, slightly sweet, and perfect for summer entertaining or a relaxing evening on the patio.

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⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 0 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 5 minutes
🥃 Servings: 1 cocktail
🥂 Course: Drinks
🇺🇸 Cuisine: American
⭐ Difficulty: Easy

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fresh blueberry flavor: Muddled blueberries add natural sweetness, gorgeous color, and fresh fruit flavor.
• Bright and refreshing: Fresh lemon balances the richness of the bourbon.
• Fresh mint finish: Mint adds a cool, aromatic note that makes every sip refreshing.
• Quick and easy: This cocktail comes together in about 5 minutes.
• Perfect for entertaining: The beautiful color and fresh garnish make it impressive without being complicated.
• Easy to customize: Adjust the simple syrup to make it sweeter or more tart.

🛒 Ingredient Notes

• Fresh blueberries: Ripe blueberries give the cocktail its gorgeous color, natural sweetness, and fresh berry flavor.
• Bourbon: Choose a smooth bourbon you enjoy drinking; its warm caramel and vanilla notes pair beautifully with the berries.
• Fresh lemon: Adds brightness and acidity to balance the sweet blueberries and bourbon.
• Simple syrup: Sweetens the cocktail and helps bring the fruit flavors together.
• Fresh mint: Adds a cool, aromatic finish without overpowering the bourbon.
• Ice: Use plenty of fresh ice to keep the cocktail cold and refreshing.

💡 Kris’s Tip: Muddle the blueberries and lemon gently—just enough to release their juices without pulverizing them. When you add the mint, press it lightly so you release its fresh aroma without making the cocktail bitter.

Garnish and Serving Ideas

Serve your Blueberry Bourbon Smash over plenty of fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with fresh blueberries, a lemon wheel or twist, and a sprig of mint. For an extra-pretty presentation, thread a few blueberries onto a cocktail pick and place it across the top of the glass.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes. Thaw them first so they’ll muddle more easily and release their juices.

What’s the best bourbon to use?

A smooth, mid-range bourbon like Buffalo Trace, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses, or Woodford Reserve works beautifully.

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can muddle the fruit ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to shake the cocktail.

Can I make it sweeter?

Absolutely! Add an extra ¼ ounce of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.

📝 Recipe Tips

• Use ripe blueberries: They’ll give you the best natural sweetness, color, and berry flavor.
• Don’t over-muddle the mint: Press it gently to release the oils without making the drink bitter.
• Use fresh lemon: Fresh citrus gives the cocktail a much brighter flavor than bottled juice.
• Choose a bourbon you enjoy: The bourbon is still a major flavor in this cocktail, so use one you’d happily sip on its own.
• Adjust the sweetness: Taste your blueberries first and use a little more or less simple syrup depending on how sweet they are.

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Blueberry Bourbon Smash

A refreshing Blueberry Bourbon Smash made with fresh blueberries, smooth bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, and mint. This easy cocktail is fruity, bright, and ready in just minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 COCKTAIL

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker
• Muddler
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Jigger
• Rocks glass

Ingredients

  

• 3 lemon wedges
• ½ cup fresh blueberries
• 2 ounces bourbon
• ¾ ounce simple syrup
• 4 fresh mint leaves
• Ice
• Fresh blueberries for garnish
• Lemon wheel for garnish
• Fresh mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

 

• Add the lemon wedges and blueberries to a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently until the fruit releases its juices.
• Fill the shaker with ice.
• Add the bourbon, simple syrup, and mint leaves. Gently press the mint with the muddler once or twice to release its aroma without over-muddling.
• Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the cocktail is well chilled.
• Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
• Double-strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into the prepared rocks glass.
• Garnish with fresh blueberries, a lemon wheel, and a mint sprig.
• Serve immediately.
Chill the rocks glass before serving for an extra-cold cocktail. For the best flavor, use a bourbon with caramel and vanilla notes and fresh, ripe blueberries.

Notes

Use ripe, in-season blueberries for the sweetest flavor and best color.
Fresh lemon juice gives the cocktail the brightest flavor.
For a sweeter drink, add a little extra simple syrup to taste.
A large ice cube keeps the cocktail cold while minimizing dilution.

Keyword Blueberry Bourbon Cocktail, Blueberry Bourbon Smash, Blueberry Cocktail, Bourbon Cocktail, summer cocktail

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