To bridge the gap between the muggy heat of summer and the crisp, cool breezes of autumn, here is the recipe of a Sparkling Blackberry Smash. Its a combination of the sweetness of sparkling wine and simple syrup and the earthiness of bourbon and basil. The result is both strong and stunningly easy to gulp down. It looks tempting in a glass, but is best served in a pitcher. A drink from New Orleans which has a history of inventing bitters.
Sparkling Blackberry Smash Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 oz Evan Williams Black Label Bourbon
• 1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz sparkling wine
• 1 sprig of basil
• 3 blackberries
Preparation
Muddle two blackberries, then combine bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass before topping with sparkling wine and garnishing with a sprig of basil and a blackberry
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