Blackberry Lime Bourbon Splash
Looking for the perfect drink for your next party or BBQ? Or just a sunny afternoon of front porch sittin’? Then, check this out! I call it a Blackberry Lime Bourbon Splash.
And it is soooooo good! Blackberry Lime Bourbon Splash is the perfect summer sipper. A refreshing combination of Bourbon, blackberry, lime and mint with a splash of soda served over a mound of crushed ice.
This drink started out as a new twist on a Mint Julep and morphed into this little jewel. Pretty enough for your next gathering and lip smacking good!
Not a fan of Bourbon? Swap it out with some Rum and it becomes, sort of, a blackberry Mojito. Yum!
Tips for making this drink:
First thing you will need to do, is make the Blackberry Simple Syrup. I would suggest making it the day before so that it has time to get fully chilled.
I used frozen blackberries to make the syrup because the fresh ones are still a bit pricey. and the frozen ones look pretty as a garnish.
Use fresh squeezed lime juice. It has so much more flavor than bottled.
I used Blackberry Bourbon (Bird Dog Brand) which has a little sweetness to it. If you can’t find it, you can use regular Bourbon but may need to add a bit more blackberry syrup. But remember, a little goes a long way. You don’t want it too sweet.
Use crushed ice if possible or really small ice cubes.
For a complete Southern Experience serve alongside Derby Day: Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Sausage
And Moms Cornbread.
A refreshing blend of Bourbon, blackberry, lime and mint with a splash of soda
- 1 ounce blackberry bourbon
- 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon blackberry simple syrup (see recipe below)
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, minced
- 1/2 cup club soda
- crushed ice
- mint sprig, for garnish
- frozen blackberry, for garnish
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Fill a rocks glass (10 oz.) with crushed ice
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In another glass add bourbon, lime juice, blackberry simple syrup mint and club soda. Stir well to combine
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Pour into glass with crushed ice.
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Garnish with mint sprig and a frozen blackberry.
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Enjoy!
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups frozen blackberries
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In a sauce pan add all ingredients.
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Bring to a bowl, stirring occasionally
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Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally
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Strain into a glass bowl through a fine sieve. Smashing it with a spoon it get all of the juices. Leaving seeds and pith behind.
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Cool completely. Store in glass bottle or jar in the refrigerator for about a week.
6 Comments
Tasty Eats Ronit Penso
Never heard of blackberry Bourbon before. It sounds like it’s worth trying to get. The cocktail looks wonderfully refreshing. Perfect for summer! 🙂
angela@eatlivehappy
Thank you Ronit. It was really good. It comes in peach as well. I will have to try that one next 😊
chef mimi
Wow, wow, and wow! I love everything about this cocktail, except the bourbon, but I can control that. That top photo is stunning. Thanks!!!
angela@eatlivehappy
Thank you so much! It’s really yummy. Thank you for the photo compliment I’m working hard at improving my photography skills. It means the world to me,😊
Lisa
Putting blackberry bourbon on my bucket list of things I need to sip
angela@eatlivehappy
It’s good. I’m going to try the peach flavor next.