Blackberry Basil Smash
Muddled blackberries and fresh basil shaken with lime for a deep purple, herbaceous mocktail.
Base
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Glassware
Rocks glass
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Ingredients
- 6 fresh blackberries
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Soda water, to top
Instructions
- 1Muddle blackberries and basil in a shaker.
- 2Add lime juice and simple syrup with ice, then shake well.
- 3Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and top with soda water.
Origin & Story
United States, modern era
A non-alcoholic riff on the classic whiskey smash, swapping in muddled blackberries and basil for a fruity, herbal alternative.
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