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Blueberry and Basil Bourbon Smash

For this bourbon martini, summer blueberries and basil are muddled together to provide a beautiful color and herbal, fruity flavor. A little fresh lemon juice and a smidge of simple syrup balance the cocktail.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Appetizer, Cocktail, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 453
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Blueberries
  • 2 ounces Bourbon
  • 2 1/2 ounces Blueberry Lemonade
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons Simple Syrup
  • lemon wedge, basil leaf, or blueberries

Method
 

  1. Place basil and blueberries into a cocktail shaker and mash well with a cocktail muddler. Pour in bourbon, blueberry lemonade, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice, cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
  2. Strain into a chilled rocks glass and garnish with a lemon wedge, basil leaf, or fresh blueberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSodium: 25mgFiber: 20gSugar: 47g

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