
Digging Design*Sponge's "Behind the Bar" series.
How yummy does the Blackberry Smash sound?

At this stage of the season, are any of you guys almost repulsed by the thought of hot and/or cinnamon-spiced cocktails? Blech.


Happy drinking!
Blackberry Smash Ingredients
- 5 blackberries
- 6-8 mint leaves, torn (plus more for garnish)
- ½ small red plum, peeled and diced (plus more for garnish)
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce cointreau
- 2 ounces whiskey
Blackberry Smash Methodology
Makes 1 serving
In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries, mint, plum and simple syrup until broken up. Add ice, cointreau and whiskey. Shake vigorously 12 to 15 seconds. Strain into a low ball glass filled with ice and garnish with a slice of plum and sprig of mint. Enjoy!
(images courtesy andrew purcell and design*sponge)
Yum. Come back to Htown so we can serve those up.
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