Kentucky Blackberry Bourbon Cocktail (Smooth, not "Smash")
This recipe makes one rocks or old-fashioned sized drink. If you don't want it as strong, make it in a high ball (tall) glass so that you can add a bit more soda water. This cocktail is the perfect way wind down on a long hot summer day. Or if you're looking to impress, surprise a loved one with this gorgeous cool cocktail with your homemade blackberry simple syrup.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 167kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Kentucky Bourbon
- 3/4 oz. Blackberry Simple Syrup
- 1 1/2 oz. Club Soda or Sparkling Water
- 2-3 dashes of Bitters
- Squeeze of lime
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass about 3/4 full with ice.
- Add bourbon, blackberry simple syrup, then top with just a bit of club soda.
- Add 2-3 dashes of bitters
- Add a squeeze of lime and garnish if you like and enjoy!
Notes
Want to make a Party Punch?
In a Glass Pitcher:
2.25 cups of Bourbon,
1.25 cups Blackberry Simple Syrup (almost the entire amount made with my recipe),
About 2.5 cups Club Soda (add more if you don't want people to booze up too fast)
about 2 tsp of bitters.
Toss in a few lime wedges and a few leaves of basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg