Blueberry Bourbon Smash
INGREDIENTS
1 C Light brown sugar (220 g) 1 C Water (240 mL) 1 pt Blueberry (405 g), very ripe Ice 2 oz Bourbon (55 g) 1 oz Lemon juice (30 g) 1 oz Blueberry simple syrup (30 g) Ginger beer, to taste Lemon wedge, for garnish
METHOD
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Add the blueberries to the pot and boil until the berries begin to burst, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for five to 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with ginger beer.
You can store the blueberry syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Garnish with lemon wedge.
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