Description
A refreshing and fruity cocktail perfect for warm days, combining smooth bourbon with tangy fresh lemon juice, sweet blackberry puree, and a fizzy splash of club soda. This Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade offers a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and spirited flavors, elegantly garnished for a pleasing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 5 oz simple syrup
- 5 oz blackberry puree
- Club soda, to top
Garnish and Others
- 3 fresh blackberries
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 cup ice for shaking
- Ice cubes for serving glass
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the necessary ingredients, ensuring the lemon is fresh and ready for juicing and blackberries are clean.
- Juice the Lemon: Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain 1 ounce of lemon juice, ensuring no seeds get into the juice.
- Make Blackberry Puree: Blend fresh blackberries until smooth or use 5 ounces of store-bought blackberry puree.
- Combine Ingredients: Add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and blackberry puree into a cocktail shaker.
- Add Ice: Pour 1 cup of ice into the shaker to chill the mixture effectively.
- Seal Shaker: Securely close the shaker with its lid to prevent spills during shaking.
- Shake Cocktail: Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and thoroughly blended.
- Strain Mix: Strain the shaken cocktail into a serving glass filled with fresh ice cubes to keep it cool.
- Add Club Soda: Slowly pour club soda over the strained cocktail to add fizz without causing overflow or excessive foaming.
- Garnish: Place 3 fresh blackberries and a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass for visual appeal and extra aroma.
- Stir to Combine: Gently stir the cocktail to mix all the ingredients evenly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice can alter the taste.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- For a stronger blackberry flavor, muddle blackberries along with the puree before shaking.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fizz and freshness of the club soda.
- To make this cocktail a mocktail, simply omit the bourbon and add extra blackberry puree or lemonade.
