A delicious, slightly sweet cocktail that takes bourbon into the warmer months.

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Makes 2 cocktails

INGREDIENTS

3 oz. of bourbon

8 blackberries

Ice

1 lemon, juiced

3/4 ounce simple syrup or pure maple syrup, or to taste

4 oz. chilled club soda

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 blackberries. Add ice and the bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup and shake well.

2. Strain into a rocks glass. Add club soda and garnish with the remaining blackberries and some mint.