Blueberry Bourbon Smash
Blueberry bourbon smash is fresh, fruity, and minty, making it a perfect summery drink. Made with hoememade blueberry simple syrup and muddled lemon and mint, it's a fun, refreshing way to relax on a hot day.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup North Bay Produce Blueberies washed, stems removed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Blueberry Bourbon Smash
- 1 oz. Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1.5 oz Bourbon
- 2 oz. Tonic water (or club soda)
- 1/4 lemon
- 2-3 sprigs mint
- Ice cubed and crushed
Instructions
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- Bring the water and sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan.
- When the sugar dissolves, add the fresh blueberries and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, strain, and set aside.
Blueberry Bourbon Smash
- Muddle the lemon and mint in a shaker.
- Add the blueberry simple syrup, bourbon, and tonic water.
- Finish it off with cubed ice and stir for 20-30 seconds.
- Fill the cocktail glass with crushed ice and pour the mixed blueberry smash over a strainer.
- Garnish with mint and fresh blueberries and enjoy!