Blackberry Smash
Blackberry Smash is a fruity, citrus and herbal cocktail made with Whiskey, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 mint leaves
- 4 blackberries
- 1/2 lemon, in wedges
- 20 ml simple syrup
- 60 ml bourbon whiskey
- Ice
- Mint sprig (garnish)
- 1 blackberry (garnish)
Method
- Place the mint leaves in the bottom of the glass.
- Add the blackberries and lemon wedges skin-side down, to extract the oils with less bitterness.
- Muddle by pressing straight down, without twisting, so you don't tear the mint or release chlorophyll.
- Add the simple syrup and bourbon.
- Fill the glass with ice — the more ice, the better the chill.
- Fit the shaker tin over the glass and shake.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice, pressing to push through the blackberry juice.
- Slap the mint sprig to release its aroma, add it to the glass, and finish with a blackberry.
FAQ
What is in a Blackberry Smash?
A Blackberry Smash is made with 6 to 8 mint leaves, 4 blackberries, 1/2 lemon, in wedges, 20 ml simple syrup, 60 ml bourbon whiskey, Ice, Mint sprig (garnish) and 1 blackberry (garnish).
When should you serve a Blackberry Smash?
A Blackberry Smash fits a barbecue, a party, a hot day and easy prep.
What is the bartender tip for a Blackberry Smash?
The mint stays at the bottom so it only gets lightly pressed while you muddle the blackberries and lemon: twisting the leaves releases chlorophyll and makes the drink bitter. Wedges skin-side down give up essential oil without much pith. A smash puts the bourbon up front — the citrus and blackberry back it up, they don't cover it. Ice to the rim dilutes less than you'd think: too little ice melts faster.