Summer Cookout Blackberry Smash

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A fruity and vibrant smash cocktail bursting with fresh blackberries and mint, ideal for warm weather gatherings. This summer cookout recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh blackberries, fresh lemon 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 190 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.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 6 fresh blackberries with 6 fresh mint leaves and 1/2 oz simple syrup until the berries are crushed and the mint is fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice to the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice and stir gently for 20 seconds to combine and chill.
  4. Step 4: Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice to the top and strain the cocktail over the ice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a fresh blackberry skewered on a mint sprig placed upright in the glass.

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