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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Blackberry Smash
Bourbon gets a juicy refresh in this springtime stunner, where tart blackberries, fresh basil, and a splash of soda bring out the spirit’s sweeter side. It’s vibrant, herbaceous, and sure to be a smash hit on any sunny day.
Time
5 min
Method
Shaken
Glass
Collins
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Blackberry · Basil · Bright
Season: Warm weather
Make the Blackberry Smash
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon ½ ozFresh lime juice ¼ cupFrozen blackberries 3–4Basil leaves 2 ozClub soda GarnishA basil leaf and blackberries
Instructions
1Muddle the frozen blackberries and basil in a shaker. 2Add the bourbon, lime juice and ice. 3Shake hard, then strain into a collins glass over fresh ice. 4Top with club soda. 5Garnish with a basil leaf and blackberries.
About the Blackberry Smash
A juicy, herbal bourbon highball. Muddled blackberries and fresh basil meet Garrison Brothers Small Batch and a squeeze of lime, then club soda stretches it into something tall and refreshing. Frozen berries work beautifully here: they break down fast and chill the drink as you shake.
Questions, answered
Can I use fresh blackberries?
Yes. Use about six fresh berries. Frozen ones just muddle a little easier and add extra chill.
How do I keep seeds out of a Blackberry Smash?
Pour it through a fine strainer as well as the shaker's strainer. That catches the seeds and basil bits.
What's the difference between a smash and a julep?
A julep is bourbon, sugar and mint over crushed ice. A smash adds muddled fruit and citrus, so it's juicier and brighter.
