Muddled Blackberry Thyme Popular

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A rustic cocktail marrying muddled blackberries with fragrant thyme and a splash of lemon for balance. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 6 fresh blackberries with 2 sprigs of fresh thyme and 1/2 oz simple syrup until the berries are fully crushed and the thyme is aromatic.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice to the muddled mixture.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Double-strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 1 oz club soda and stir once gently to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig laid across the rim and 2 blackberries skewered on a cocktail pick.

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