Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 6 Blackberries
- 1 Slice Lemon
- 3 Ounces Lemon Juice
- 1 Ounce Maple Syrup
- 2 Ounces Bourbon
- 2 Drops of Bitters
- Optional garnish: burned lemon slice blackberry, basil
Instructions
- Put the blackberries, lemon slice, and maple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler (or the back of a spoon) to smash them together.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in the lemon juice, bourbon, and add 2 drops of bitters.
- Seal the shaker and shake it really well for about a minute.
- You can strain the drink to get rid of any seeds if you want, using a cocktail strainer.
- Serve the drink over ice in a glass. For an extra fancy touch, garnish with a lemon slice that's been slightly burned, a blackberry, and a little piece of basil.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use ripe blackberries for sweeter natural flavor
- Fresh lemon juice makes a huge difference compared to bottled juice
- Shake longer than expected to fully blend the fruit and maple syrup
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