Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Step 1:

Muddle the Berries and Basil:

In a cocktail shaker or a glass, muddle the frozen blackberries and basil leaves together. Muddling releases the flavours and juices from the berries and basil.

Squeeze Lime Juice:

Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the shaker or glass.

Step 2:

Add Bourbon and Sugar:

Pour in the bourbon and add 2-3 teaspoons of sugar, adjusting the sweetness to your taste.

Shake or Stir:

If using a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously. If not, stir the ingredients together with ice.

Step 3:

Strain and Serve:

Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice cubes.

Top with Soda Water:

Top the cocktail with 50ml of soda water for a refreshing effervescence.

Step 4:

Garnish:

Garnish the cocktail with a blackberry or a basil leaf for an extra touch of elegance.