Merry Berry Bourbon Cocktail
A festive holiday cocktail featuring bourbon, muddled blackberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup. A vibrant red drink that balances sweet, tart, and warm flavors.
Pin Share Print Servings: 1 glass
Calories: 185kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker (Essential tool)
- 1 Muddler (To crush fruit)
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer (To remove seeds)
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey - Mid-range quality
- ½ cup fresh blackberries - Plus extra for garnish
- 1 oz lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
- 1 oz maple syrup - Or simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes - For shaking and serving
- 1 wedge lemon - For garnish
Instructions
- Place blackberries and maple syrup in a cocktail shaker and muddle until juicy.
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until cold.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a fresh blackberry and lemon wedge before serving.
Notes
Double strain the drink to remove blackberry seeds for a smoother texture. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor brightness.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 185kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 16g (18%) | Vitamin A: 100IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)