Stirred Dark Berry Social
A rich and smooth cocktail combining dark berries and whiskey, delivering a sophisticated, crowd-friendly flavor profile. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, blackberry liqueur, fresh lime juice 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz blackberry liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3 whole blackberries
- as needed ice cubes
- for garnish blackberry and lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 3 fresh blackberries gently to release juice but maintain some texture.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz blackberry liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill without dilution.
- Step 4: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with a large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering a fresh blackberry and lime wheel on a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim.
