January 28, 2023 | Last Updated on February 10, 2025 by Patricia Valbrun
The Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a classic cocktail that combines the sweetness of blackberries with the bold flavor of bourbon. It's a perfect balance of sweet and strong, making it the perfect drink for any occasion.
This irresistible and simple blackberry bourbon smash cocktail is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering or poolside event.

What Do You Need For This Blackberry Bourbon Smash?
To make the blackberry bourbon smash, you will need:
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 2 oz bourbon
- ½ demerara syrup
- ½ oz lime juice
- 8 mint leaves
- ginger beer
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- ice
How to Make Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Summer is here and it's the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing cocktail on a hot day. If you're looking for a new recipe to try, look no further than the blackberry bourbon smash.
- In a shaker, muddle the blackberries and mint leaves.
- Add the bourbon, demerara syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain (optional) the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top the drink with ginger beer and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a blackberry.
This variation of the Blackberry Bourbon Smash will give you a refreshing taste of mint and rosemary, that will enhance the flavor of the blackberries, and the sweetness of the demerara syrup will give a nice balance to the sourness of the lime juice.
The ginger beer, will add a spicy and effervescent touch to the drink. Enjoy!
What is Demerara Syrup?
Demerara syrup is a type of simple syrup made by dissolving Demerara sugar in water. Demerara sugar is a type of raw cane sugar that is known for its large, golden-brown crystals and subtle molasses flavor.
When it's made into a syrup, it adds a rich, complex sweetness to cocktails and other beverages. It's less sweet than white sugar and adds a deeper flavor to drinks.
Demerara syrup is a popular ingredient in many classic cocktails, particularly those that call for a rich, complex sweetness.
It's a common substitute for simple syrup in cocktails like Old Fashioned, Sazerac, and many others.
What Is Bourbon Smash?
Bourbon smash is a type of cocktail that is made with bourbon whiskey, muddled fruit, and a sweetener. The ingredients are typically shaken or stirred together and served over ice.
The blackberry bourbon smash is a specific variation of the bourbon smash that includes fresh blackberries, mint and garnished with rosemary.
Bourbon Whiskey
Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey that is made from at least 51% corn and aged in charred oak barrels.
The unique combination of ingredients and aging process gives bourbon its distinct flavor profile, making it a popular choice in cocktail recipes such as the Blackberry Bourbon Smash.
What Type of Bourbon Should I Buy?
Choose a high-quality bourbon for this recipe. A high-proof bourbon will make the drink stronger, while a lower-proof bourbon will make it smoother and more mellow. Experiment with different types of bourbon to find your personal preference.
A few options I prefer are, Basil Hayden, 1792 or Jim Bean
Experiment with different types of bourbon to find your personal preference.
What Is a Smash Cocktail?
A smash cocktail is a type of cocktail that is made by muddling fruit and other ingredients together. The term "smash" refers to the muddling process, which "smashes" the ingredients together to release their flavors.
These ingredients are muddled together to release the flavors and aroma and then shaken with ice to create a refreshing and flavorful drink.
In summary, a smash cocktail is a drink made by muddling ingredients together and typically incorporating fresh fruits and herbs to release the flavors and aroma, that is then shaken with ice to create a refreshing and flavorful drink.
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Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 2 oz bourbon
- ½ oz demerara syrup
- ½ oz lime juice
- 8 mint leaves
- ginger beer enough to fill glass
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- ice
Instructions
- In a shaker, muddle the blackberries and mint leaves.
- Add the bourbon, demerara syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain (optional) the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top the drink with ginger beer and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a blackberry.
- Cheers!
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