Berry Bourbon Smash

Sip on a Berry Bourbon Smash during this year's Kentucky Derby or anytime you're craving a refreshing bourbon cocktail! This delightful mix of muddled berries, mint, and bourbon will tantalize your taste buds and keep you cool on a warm day. The mint simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness and the perfect hint of mint, making this cocktail a must-have for any bourbon lover.

Berry Bourbon Smash

A refreshing bourbon cocktail with muddled berries, mint, and mint simple syrup.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4-5 sprigs of mint
  • 1/4 cup berries
  • 4 mint leaves
  • 1/2 ounce mint simple syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the mint leaves, reduce the heat to a simmer, and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
  4. Store the mint simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to a month.
  5. In a lowball or old-fashioned glass, combine the berries, mint leaves, and mint simple syrup.
  6. Use a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to mash the berries and release the oils from the mint.
  7. Add the bourbon and crushed or cubed ice.
  8. Stir well and garnish with a sprig of mint and extra berries.