Blackberry Smash

This berry-licious cocktail is a riff on a whiskey smash featuring Vintage Shine's luscious Blackberry Moonshine. Juicy fresh blackberries are muddled with tart lemon and fragrant mint to craft a jammy, fruity sipper. The blackberry moonshine provides a rich sweetness complemented by the bright citrus and herbs. A touch of simple syrup balances the tangy blackberry and lemon. After a good shake with crushed ice, it's garnished with more mint and lemon for a pretty presentation. The combo of fresh berry flavors and cooling mint makes this smash cocktail totally refreshing. Sip this backyard porch pounder all summer long!

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
• 1⁄2 cup fresh blackberries
• 1⁄2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Lemon wheel for garnish
• Crushed ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the blackberries and lemon juice.
2. Add the blackberry moonshine and several mint leaves. Muddle lightly to release flavors.
3. Fill shaker with crushed ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
4. Double strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
5. Garnish with mint leaves and a lemon wheel.

Notes

• Adjust lemon juice to taste.
• Substitute raspberries or blueberries for different berry flavors.
• Use a flavored syrup like lavender or ginger for variation.

This fresh berry smash cocktail highlights the jammy blackberry flavors of Vintage Shine's Blackberry Moonshine paired with muddled blackberries, zesty lemon, and fragrant mint. Enjoy this fruity, refreshing sipper!