This amazing bourbon blackberry lemonade requires just 4 ingredients (plus ice) and no shaker needed! This simple cocktail is perfect for both summer and fall!
Puree and strain your blackberries, or muddle them in the bottom of a glass
6 Blackberries
Combine the blackberries, bourbon, and lemonade in a glass and stir to mix
2 Ounces bourbon, 4 Ounces prepared lemonade
Add in ice cubes (I use about 3-4 full size cubes)
Ice cubes
Top with the sparkling water
¼ Cup blackberry lemon sparking water
Garnish with a slice of lemon if desired and enjoy!
Notes
I’m using Simply Lemonade, but you can use any brand, homemade, or even a powdered mix. Feel free to use light lemonade as well
I prefer to blend and strain my blackberries (I use a food processor and a fine mesh strainer) because of the seeds, but you can also muddle them, or boil them in sugar water to create blackberry simple syrup
The sparkling water can be swapped for lemon or blackberry only flavors, or you can use Sprite. Alternatively, use plain club soda and add blackberry simple syrup for sweetness
For a sweeter drink, feel free to add up to 1 Tbsp of honey or agave
Optional garnishes could be a lemon slice, skewer of blackberries, or a fresh mint leaf
Variations: Try this drink with whiskey, blackberry brandy, or blackberry moonshine instead of bourbon. Omit the alcohol altogether for a refreshing mocktail that’s kid approved!
Tips for how to muddle blackberries: Place in the bottom of a glass and use a blunt object like a muddler or the end of a spoon to press and twist the berries until they are fragrant and juicy
If you don’t like ice in your glass because it waters things down, combine the lemonade, berries, and bourbon in a shaker half filled with ice, shake for 30-60 seconds, then pour through a strainer into a glass and top with chilled sparkling water
This cocktail is best stored without ice (for dilution reasons) and sparkling water (so it doesn’t go flat). To prepare in advance, combine the lemonade, blackberries, and bourbon and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Add ice and sparkling water before serving
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any swaps or additions, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only