Blackberry Breeze Smash

Sweet, sour, and rich, the Blackberry Breeze Smash is a refreshing and robust gin cocktail. With the combination of juicy blackberries, fresh mint, and a hint of lemon, this drink offers a delightful balance of flavors. The addition of soda and ice elevates the drink, making it a perfect choice for a summer evening.

Blackberry Breeze Smash

A refreshing gin cocktail with blackberries, mint, and a hint of lemon.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Blackberries
  • 10 Fresh Mint Leaves (1-2 large sprigs)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (Granulated raw sugar)
  • 1/4 cup Soda Water
  • 1 1/4 cup Cubed Ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare a Collins or rocks glass, and sugar the rim if desired. Set aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the sugar and mint leaves until the leaves are bruised.
  3. Add blackberries and lemon juice to the shaker and muddle until the berries release their juice and the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Pour in the gin and 1 cup of cubed ice, then cover and shake well.
  5. Fill the prepared glass with 3/4 cup of ice, then strain the blackberry smash equally into each glass over the ice.
  6. Top each glass with club soda to fill, give them a gentle stir, and garnish with extra mint sprigs and lemon wedges.