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Blackberry Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

A summer drink that just takes a few minutes to mix up. You'll love the blackberry syrup for how easy it is to make and how it changes your cocktail into something sweeter.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

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

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

To make your cocktail last longer and taste better, chill your glass in the freezer for 20 minutes before you start. 
Use big ice cubes instead of small or crushed ones so your drink doesn't dilute quickly. 
When you mix blackberries and sugar, taste the mixture after you mash them up and add more sugar if the berries are sour or decrease the amount if they're already sweet. 
Let the ice melt a little to make a weaker drink and blend in with the alcohol.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Katie