Blueberry Basil Smash

Name: Blueberry Basil Smash
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, plus a few for garnish; 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1/2 ounce maple syrup; Ice cubes; 2 ounces bourbon; 1 ounce lemon juice

Total Time Prep: 10 min.

Yield 1 cocktail

Test Kitchen Approved

Fresh blueberries, basil and bourbon create a vibrant blueberry basil smash, perfect for warm-weather happy hours.

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh blueberries, plus a few for garnish
4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 ounce maple syrup
Ice cubes
2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce lemon juice

Directions

Place blueberries, basil and maple syrup in a cocktail shaker; muddle until well-smashed.
Add ice, bourbon and lemon juice to the cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled, 15-20 seconds. Without straining, pour shaken cocktail into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a basil leaf and a few blueberries to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 cocktail: 215 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

There is nothing more summery than a blueberry basil smash. Fresh herbs and berries make bourbon feel bright, sweet and fresh all at once! —Kate McKiernan, Chicago, Illinois

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