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Blueberry Whiskey Smash Cocktail

Blueberry Whiskey Smash Cocktail

A fruity refreshing Blueberry Whiskey Smash for your Cocktail Hour indulgence . Made with fresh blueberry cordial, muddled together with lemon, mint and whisky and then topped with soda water. This summertime smash cocktail isn't just beautiful, it's delicious as well.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 619
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150 grams blueberries
  • 125 ml (½ cup) water
  • 100 grams (½ cup) sugar
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 118 ml (4 ounces) whiskey or bourbon
  • 6 mint leaves
  • soda water, for topping
  • Garnish, mint leaves

Method
 

  1. To make the blueberry syrup, add sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Add blueberry and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and cook on low heat until the blueberries are soft and their skins burst. Pass through a fine mesh sieve into a jug. Leave to cool and transfer to jar or bottle. Refrigerate until you are ready to use.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine mint leaves, and 2 lemon wedges. Muddle gently to release juices and oils.
  3. Add the blueberry syrup, whiskey and ice. Shake until combined
  4. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a blueberries and a mint sprig.

Notes

Blueberry syrup can be kept for up 1 month in the fridge. 
To make it a mocktail, omit whiskey and use more blueberry syrup.