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Blackberry Summer Smash

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Blackberry Summer SmashKate Mathis

Ginger beer (which contains no alcohol) adds a sweet kick to the tart blackberries. It’s readily available in supermarkets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

6 fresh basil leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
11 blackberries, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes
1/4 cup ginger beer, chilled
2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a rocks glass, muddle basil (see note at top right) and 8 blackberries with lemon juice. Fill glass with large, square ice cubes and top with ginger beer and bourbon, if desired. Garnish with basil sprig and remaining 3 blackberries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

125 calories
0 g fat
13 g carbs
4 g fiber
1 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBourbonWhiskeyBlackberryBerryFruitBasilHerbs & SpicesEasyNo-CookSummerSelf

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