Blackberry Summer Smash

Name: Blackberry Summer Smash
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 6 leaves fresh basil leaves; 11 whole blackberries; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 cubes ice cubes; ¼ cup ginger beer; 2 tablespoons bourbon

A refreshing summer cocktail featuring muddled fresh blackberries and fragrant basil, mixed with zesty ginger beer and optional bourbon for a sophisticated twist. Perfect for warm weather sipping.

1 servings

5 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 leaves fresh basil leaves
•11 whole blackberries
•1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•4 cubes ice cubes
•¼ cup ginger beer
•2 tablespoons bourbon

Cooking Instructions

1.
In a rocks glass, muddle basil (see note at top right) and 8 blackberries with lemon juice. Fill glass with large, square ice cubes and top with ginger beer and bourbon, if desired. Garnish with basil sprig and remaining 3 blackberries. Serve immediately.
5 min