Velvet Berry Vodka Smash
A smooth and fruity smash cocktail combining fresh berries with vodka and a hint of mint for a crowd-pleasing delight. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh blackberries, fresh mint leaves 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 160 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 vodka
- 6 fresh blackberries
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 blackberry
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 6 fresh blackberries and 6 fresh mint leaves gently to release their flavors.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz vodka, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir briskly for 20 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 4: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a single blackberry skewered on a cocktail pick resting across the rim.
