Blackberry Thyme Bourbon Smash Recipe

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Garden-Inspired Cocktails

This Blackberry Thyme Bourbon Smash brings together the tartness of blackberries, the subtle aroma of thyme, and the richness of bourbon to create a cocktail that's as beautiful to look at as it is to drink. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe highlights how easy it is to use fresh, garden-grown herbs and fruits in your beverages, transforming them into something extraordinary. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a home cocktail enthusiast, this smash recipe is designed to impress. By incorporating ingredients from your garden, you can elevate your cocktail game, making every sip a celebration of freshness and flavor.

If you're looking for a fun, festive Halloween cocktail recipe, this Blackberry Thyme Bourbon Smash is perfect. Halloween is fun to celebrate but many of these holiday treats get their festive colors from dyes and processed ingredients. Skip the store-bought mixes and use the fresh plants you grew in your Rise Garden to make delicious Halloween treats.

Our Halloween cocktail gets its color from blackberries and made with fresh thyme to give it a delicious seasonal flavor.

Blackberry Thyme Bourbon Smash

Serves: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

7 blackberries
1 oz thyme syrup*
1.5 oz bourbon
1 oz lemon juice (or juice of 1 lemon)

Directions

Step 1: Add 6 blackberries to a shaker or mason jar and muddle until they’re Step 2: completely smashed.
Step 2: Add remaining ingredients to the shaker/jar.
Step 3: Add ice, cover, and shake well for at least 30 seconds.
Step 4: Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass and garnish with a sprig of thyme and one blackberry.

Thyme Simple Syrup

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
9-10 sprigs of summer thyme

Directions

Step 1: Bring all ingredients to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat then reduce heat to low.
Step 2: Allow to simmer for 5-6 minutes, then strain. Let cool.