Blackberry Bourbon Cocktail

Thirsty Thursday just got a fruity upgrade. The Blackberry Bourbon Cocktail is a beautifully balanced blend of smooth bourbon, fresh muddled blackberries, and bright lemon juice that captures summer in a glass. It’s sophisticated enough for entertaining yet simple enough for a weeknight treat — with gorgeous color that’s as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious.

If you love fruit-forward cocktails with a kick, try our Bourbon Peach Salmon for a dinner pairing that echoes those bourbon notes, or the Strawberry Basil Margarita for another fresh berry experience. Both bring that same bright, seasonal flair to your glass.

Blackberry Bourbon Cocktail

Recipe by Daily Disher

This vibrant cocktail combines the richness of bourbon with the sweet-tart burst of fresh blackberries — a perfectly balanced drink for your Thursday evening.

Course: CocktailCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon

• 1 oz lemon juice

• 1 oz simple syrup

• 1/2 cup fresh blackberries

• 1 handful ice

• 1 slice lemon

• 1 small bunch fresh mint

Directions

• Muddle the fresh blackberries in a cocktail shaker until they are well mashed, ensuring all the juices are released.
• Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice into the shaker with the muddled blackberries.
• Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 20-30 seconds until well combined and chilled.
• Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice, ensuring no seeds from the blackberries are in the drink.
• Garnish the cocktail with a slice of lemon, a few fresh blackberries, and a sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 250kcal
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 2mg

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