Mixed Berry Bourbon Smash with Champagne

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serving

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

An effervescent and fruity (but not overly sweet) bourbon cocktail made with fresh dark berries, bourbon, and champagne

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Equipment

Ingredients

4 blackberries fresh or frozen
8 blueberries fresh or frozen
4 mint leaves
½ lemon cut into wedges
¾ ounce maple syrup or sweetener choice
2 ounces bourbon whiskey
ice
4 ounces champagne chilled

Instructions

Add blackberries, blueberries, mint leaves, lemon, and maple syrup to a mixing glass and muddle to release juices and oils.
Remove the lemon pieces. Add bourbon and stir vigorously for about 8 seconds.
Pour mixture into a rocks glass and layer ice on top to fill glass about halfway.
Top up glass with chilled champagne then gently stir to combine. Garnish with more fresh berries and mint, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!

Notes

Substitutions

If you don't have a muddler on hand, use the blunt end of a kitchen spoon. And a shot glass is a good substitute for a jigger to measure the liquid ingredients.

Tips

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time? Yes, you can follow the recipe steps up to adding the ice and champagne. Save those steps until just before serving to the taste and fizziness of the cocktail.

How to batch this cocktail for a crowd: Build a big batch smash cocktail in your serving vessel. Use 2 ½ cups berries, 4 lemons, 32 mint leaves, ¾ cup maple syrup, and 2 cups of bourbon. Fill halfway with ice then pour in one 750 ml bottle of champagne and stir before serving. Serves up to eight.

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