Boozy Blackberry Blitz
This boozy blitz is a perfect drink for a summer happy hour!
- Ingredients
- step-by-step directions
Boozy Blackberry Blitz
- 1/4 cup fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish
- 1 wedge lemon
- 1 teaspoon mint simple syrup
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 bunch mint (for garnish)
- 1 ounce seltzer (optional)
- ice (crushed to serve)
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 sprigs mint
- In a cocktail shaker, add fresh blackberries, lemon wedge, and mint simple syrup and muddle. Add in the whiskey and ice. Close shaker and shake vigorously. Strain cocktail into a glass with crushed ice. Top with seltzer, if desired. Add a few mint leaves and 3 blackberries to a skewer for garnish.
- For the mint simple syrup:
- In a small pot bring the water and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and add the mint. Let sit until cool.
- Tips:
- Try your favorite kind of berrry such as strawberries or raspberries!
- If you don't have time for simple syrup, muddle the mint leaves and some sugar.
- Serve with Clinton's Roasted Tomato Dip!
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