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.
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.
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.