I
saw this video on Instagram recently for a Blackberry Bourbon Smash.
We decided to try
out a variation of this recipe using raspberries & whiskey instead. It was
super easy and impressive enough that we agreed it would go for $10-$12 if you
went to a bar with fancy cocktails. Make it yourself at home for a fraction of
that.
Raspberry Whiskey Smash (adapted
from Half
Baked Harvest)
Ingredients:
- Handful of fresh raspberries (about 10), a few extra to garnish
- 7 mint leaves, a sprig extra to garnish
- Juice and zest from half a lemon
- 1-2 T honey
- 1 oz whiskey
- Ginger beer (or ginger ale)
- Granulated sugar
Directions:
1.
On a shallow plate, combine sugar and the lemon zest (could use lime if you
prefer). Run the lemon wedge around the edge of your glass, then invert onto
the plate to create a sugar/lemon rim.
2.
In a cocktail shaker (or we used a large mason jar), add your raspberries,
mint, lemon juice and honey. Use a muddler to smash the ingredients together
and release the juices. Add the bourbon and muddle a bit more.
3.
Add crushed ice to your rimmed glass, then pour the drink over the ice. Top
with ginger beer and garnish with the extra raspberries and mint sprig.
*This recipe is for one drink, but multiply it for as many drinks as you'd like!
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