How to Make the Perfect Blackberry Old Fashioned – Your New Favorite Drink!
The Blackberry Old Fashioned Cocktail is the perfect blend of fresh summer berries and a classic recipe for a unique and flavorful twist on one of your favorite drinks.
This will give your cocktail a deep, rich flavor that perfectly balances the warmth of the bourbon.
Blackberry Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- small bowl
- mesh strainer
- spoon or muddler
- rock glass
- jigger
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 blackberries (large)
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 teaspoon water
Garnish
- orange peel
- 1 blackberry
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Instructions
- Macerate the berries. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and 3 blackberries. Let them sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes, allowing the berries to release their juices and become juicy.
- Extract the juice. Press the macerated berries directly into a rock glass through a mesh strainer to extract their juices. Use the back of a spoon or a muddler to press out the juice thoroughly. Discard the remaining berry solids, or save them for another use (like a dessert topping).
- Assemble the drink. Add ice to the rocks glass over the strained berry juice. Then, pour the bourbon, Angostura bitters, and water into the glass. Stir gently to mix the ingredients together, making sure that the berry juice is evenly distributed throughout the cocktail.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with an orange peel and a fresh blackberry on the rim of the glass. Optionally, let the cocktail sit for a milder drink for a few minutes before serving to allow the ice to melt slightly, diluting the drink and softening the flavors.
Notes
Nutrition
More Tips:
Instead of the usual orange peel and blackberry garnish, you can add a unique flavor to your cocktail by garnishing it with a thin slice of ginger or a sprig of mint.
When making a whiskey cocktail, it’s better to stir it with a spoon instead of shaking it in a shaker to maintain its clarity and taste, as shaking it can dilute it more quickly.
After preparing your cocktail, let it rest for a minute or two before drinking. This short resting period allows the flavors to blend more effectively and enhance the overall taste.
About the Ingredients
You can try these substitutions for this recipe:
- Bourbon: Use rye whiskey instead of bourbon for a spicier flavor or non-alcoholic whiskey for a mocktail version.
- Blackberries: Raspberries or blueberries can be used for a different berry flavor.
- Angostura Bitters: Orange bitters or fruit-flavored bitters can be an alternative.
- Sugar: Honey or maple syrup can be a natural sweetener substitute, but adjust the quantity according to your preference.
Remember that these substitutions can change the taste of the cocktail, but they allow you to customize it to your liking or based on what ingredients you have on hand.
This recipe is the tasty twist on a classic cocktail that combines the rich, smooth flavors of bourbon with the sweet and tangy taste of blackberries.
And don’t worry, this cocktail is different without being too weird. It’s still got a bit of a kick, so if you’re not a fan of bourbon, this may not be the drink for you. But if you love a good strong cocktail, definitely give the Blackberry Old Fashioned a try.
By Katie Shaw
Katie shares simple, reliable recipes from her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens.
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