Blueberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
For the Turbinado Syrup
- ½ cup filtered water
- 1 cup organic turbinado sugar
For the Blueberry Bourbon Smash
- 12 blueberries divided
- 6 mint leaves plus extra for garnish
- ¾ oz turbinado simple syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice ½ lemon - save a lemon wedge as a garnish
- 2 oz bourbon
- Ice Several large ice cubes
- 1 oz club soda
Instructions
For the Turbinado Syrup
- Combine the organic turbinado sugar and filtered water in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Occasionally stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Let the syrup cool to room temperature before storing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
For the Blueberry Bourbon Smash
- Place 9 blueberries, 6 mint leaves, turbinado simple syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and muddle gently.
- Add the bourbon and several ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Add a few cubes of ice to a glass. Remove the top of the cocktail shaker and pour everything into a double old-fashioned glass. Add additional ice.
- Pour club soda on top. Stir and garnish with mint leaves, 3 blueberries on a cocktail stick, and a lemon wedge, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Don't strain this Blueberry Bourbon Smash for the best sipping experience.
Serve this Blueberry Bourbon Smash in a double old-fashioned glass so you have plenty of room for ice. After pouring the drink into the glass, I like adding a few ice cubes before topping it with club soda. Remember to stir! - Clap the mint before garnishing the cocktail to release the oils and fragrance from the mint, enhancing the cocktail experience.
- Adjust the amount of turbinado simple syrup to your taste. If your blueberries are sweet, you may not need as much syrup; try ½ oz. If you like drinks on the sweet side, you may want to increase the amount to 1 oz.
