Blackberry gives this smash color and weight, while sage adds a savory lift. The result is a summer cocktail that feels fuller and more composed than a simple berry sour.
Blackberry Sage Bourbon Smash
A deep summer bourbon smash with blackberry, sage, lemon, and a lightly herbal finish.
Glass
Rocks glass
Method
Shaken
Serves
1
Profile
Berry-rich, herbal, bright
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 4 blackberries
- 1 small sage leaf
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Blackberry and sage leaf, for garnish
Suggested Brand
A suggested option for the bourbon base.
Method
- Gently muddle blackberries and sage in a shaker.
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Double strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a blackberry and sage leaf.
Bar Tools
- Muddler
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Cocktail strainer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Citrus press
Whiskey Scene Notes
Look for bourbon with vanilla, oak, and a little spice. The sage is an accent, so use it lightly.
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