Bursting Berry Rye Smash

This Bursting Berry Rye Smash is a delightful concoction of mixed berries, refreshing mint, white rye, and a hint of rhubarb bitters, topped with soda water. It's a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and herbal flavors, making it an ideal companion for warm evenings or social gatherings.

Bursting Berry Rye Smash

A refreshing and fruity cocktail with mixed berries, white rye, and a touch of rhubarb bitters, topped with soda water.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries
  • a few mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1 shot white rye
  • a couple of drops of rhubarb bitters
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup soda water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the simple syrup by boiling water and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool before using.
  2. Divide the mixed berries into a tall glass.
  3. Use a spoon to smash the berries in the glass.
  4. Add mint leaves and continue to smash them with the berries.
  5. Pour in the simple syrup, add the shot of white rye, and a couple of drops of rhubarb bitters.
  6. Add ice cubes and top it off with soda water.
  7. Stir the cocktail and garnish with mint leaves.