Blackberry tequila smash
blackberry-tequila smash…your go-to summer cocktail has arrived!
With gin, this is known as a blackberry bramble; but I’m a tequila kinda girl.
To make this zero proof, simply omit the alcohol and top with seltzer.
Ain’t she pretty? Happy Friday!!
XO, km
THE DISH:
Blackberry tequila smash | makes 1 cocktail
THE STUFF:
4 blackberries, plus more for garnish
2 ounces tequila (or gin, mezcal, vodka or rum!)
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Mint for garnish
Lemon twist for garnish
THE HOW-TO:
Place the blackberries in a shaker or mason jar and muddle real good! Add the tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup and 1 cup of ice. Shake it like ya mean it.
Pour over ice in a cocktail glass and garnish with a sprig of mint, a blackberry and a lemon twist. Cheers!
Options:
• if you like it bubbly, top with seltzer.
• if you like it minty, muddle one mint leaf with the blackberries.
• infuse your simple syrup with a fresh herb: mint, basil or thyme would be lovely.