Smash Through Summer With This Blackberry Basil Whiskey Smash

Drinks Made Easy

DrinksMadeEasy is crushing it with this blackberry basil whiskey smash that features fresh muddled blackberries and lemons, a savory basil reduction, and a healthy amount of bourbon. Garnish it with a skewer of blackberries and some basil leaves for an easy-to-make refreshing summer cocktail. 

Blackberry Basil Whiskey

INGREDIENTS:
  • fresh basil leaves
  • 1 lemon half, quartered lengthwise
  • blackberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. basil infused simple syrup
  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • crushed ice
DIRECTIONS:
  • First make your basil infused simple syrup by boiling 1/2 cup of basil leaves in 1 cup of water. Strain the water, add 1 cup of sugar and stir.
  • Next muddle half a lemon, cut into 1/3 slices, with about 4 blackberries. Add crushed ice and pour in the basil simple syrup along with 2 oz of bourbon. Then stir. 
  • Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of basil and a skewer of blackberries.
  • Serve and enjoy!


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