A delectable Blackberry Whiskey Smash made with fresh blackberries is what’s on the menu! This co*cktail combines the flavors of your favorite whiskey, mint, fresh lime, and blackberry for a perfectly balanced adult beverage.
Do not threaten me with a good time when talking about great-tasting co*cktails! And a whiskey smash is always a hit; perfect for enjoying a hot summer day or serving at your next gathering.
A traditional whiskey (bourbon) smash combines bourbon, simple syrup, mint, and lemon or limes. It’s citrusy, minty, and refreshing! When it comes to co*cktail recipes, bourbon co*cktails are at the top of my list, and this Blackberry Whiskey Smash doesn’t straddle too far behind my love for a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
Ingredients you’ll need to make this co*cktail:
While I stayed somewhat true to the traditional, for this Blackberry Whiskey Smash I’ve added fresh blackberries and club soda. Let’s jump into the details!
Whiskey, and more specifically, bourbon, will be the base of this co*cktail. See below for a few suggestions if you don’t have a favorite.
Fresh lime will provide that slightly tangy flavor that makes this co*cktail what it is, and you’ll need mint leaves for those herb notes. The lime wedges and fresh mint will be muddled together using a muddler to release their natural oils and fragrances.
The simple syrup is made using a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water, and you’ll need club soda for the bubbles and “refreshing” factor.
And last but not least, a few blackberries because it is the driving force in this drink. Of course, any other berry would do, like strawberries or raspberries. Get creative!
How to make your blackberry smash drink:
Add the simple syrup, blackberries, mint leaves, and a slice of lime in a lowball glass and muddle (mash lightly) 3-4 times.
Pour in the whiskey, then top with the club soda. Give it a few stirs with a co*cktail spoon or stirrer. Add ice.
Garnish with mint leaves, and a lime slice.
The traditional way to serve a Whiskey Smash is in a lowball glass. They are ideal for classic lowball co*cktails, like Margaritas, Sazerac, Negroni, or White Russian or Black Russians.
Which whiskey bourbon should I use?
We all have a go-to brand, but I will share a few that I’ve used that work well with this co*cktail. You can’t go wrong with Stranahan’s, Buffalo Trace, Michters, or anything close to those tasting notes. One thing to note: mid-range or young bourbon will do. I’m not against using high-quality bourbon in co*cktails, but I would much rather savor and enjoy those “neat.”
This Blackberry Whiskey Smash recipe is a perfectly balanced drink everyone can enjoy. It is tough to beat the freshness of mint and blackberries, while the club soda, lime slice, and simple syrup help bring the gold medal home.
Hyperbole alert: the Bourbon Smash, aka Whiskey Smash, is my favorite shaken whiskey co*cktail. It's basically a hybrid of a Mint Julep and a Whiskey Sour (a mint julep with lemon, or a whiskey sour with mint, depending on your perspective) but with one key adjustment: muddled lemon wedges.
Blackberries and lemon juice give the Orange Blackberry Whiskey Sour a subtle bite, while orange juice adds a bit of sweetness that compliments the notes of oak and spice in Bird Dog Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Muddle blackberries, simple syrup, and bitters in the bottom of a shaker.
If you've ever tasted a homemade blackberry pie, we probably had you at “Blackberry Bourbon”. We don't just throw fake flavoring into un-aged spirits. This blend of a 4 year bourbon aged in American Oak barrels and blackberry extract is as Wild and Wonderful in a co*cktail as it is on the rocks!
Specifically, Crown Royal is a Canadian whisky, and even though this technically uses a bourbon mashbill (64% corn, 31.5% rye, 4.5% malted barley), bourbon can only be made in America. Though the TTB originally approved the label, they reversed their decision and forced the brand to stop using the name 'Bourbon Mash'.
"Crown Royal has always led through an innovative approach to whisky, pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional and exciting flavor profiles to consumers. Our newest addition, Crown Royal Blackberry Flavored Whisky, is no exception to this rule." says Jesse Damashek, Sr.
Like other whiskies, Crown Royal Blackberry primarily contains alcohol and water, but it also has distinctive flavors and aromas. This unique blend combines the sweetness of the juices of blackberries and provides a refreshing experience for those who like a fruity twist with classic whiskey.
Beer and whiskey are both beloved beverages, but they don't always mix well together. Mixing whiskey with beer can lead to an overwhelming and confusing taste. The flavors and carbonation of the beer can overpower the whiskey, resulting in a less enjoyable drinking experience.
Blackberry: Pairs well with almond, apple, apricot, black pepper, blueberry, cinnamon, citrus, clove, ginger, hazelnut, lemon, mango, mint, peach, plum, orange, raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla. It mixes very well with berry liqueurs, brandy, Champagne, orange liqueurs, port wine, and red wines such as merlot.
Add the berries to a bowl with a mixture of 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water and let soak for 20 minutes," says Sarah Brekke, M.S., Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen brand manager.
Blackberries work especially well in this pud combined with other autumnal fruits such as apples, pears and plums. Go for a traditional crumble mix or jazz it up with warming spices such as cinnamon and star anise.
The result is a small batch blackberry whiskey displaying distinctive hints of blackberry jam, caramel and vanilla beans. Which makes for a great spirit to be used in craft co*cktails.
While grapes are the most common, any fruit will do, and blackberry brandy is one of the most popular flavored brandies. In today's market, however, most blackberry brandy is sweetened, so it's very similar to blackberry liqueur, and the two can be used interchangeably in many drink recipes.
Whiskey can be produced from the same grains as bourbon, but they do not have to include corn in the majority. Whichever grain is used to make at least 51% of the mash bill will be the declared class or type of the whiskey.
Bourbon is a type of whisky that is made exclusively in the United States. Like Scotch, which can only be made in Scotland, bourbon can only be made in the United States and there are laws that stipulate, “No whiskey made outside the United States may be labelled bourbon”.
Jim Beam is an American brand of bourbon whiskey produced in Clermont, Kentucky, by Beam Suntory. It is one of the best-selling brands of bourbon in the world. Since 1795 (interrupted by Prohibition), seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the company that produces the brand.
“People can get confused between the whiskey smash and the mint julep,” Lee says. “[The mint julep] is very spirit-forward, almost like an Old Fashioned. It's very strong.” She notes that a whiskey smash is similar, but includes a muddled lemon wedge for extra citrus flavor.
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