Minty Blueberry Bourbon Smash

Celebrate the spring season with a refreshing and vibrant Blueberry Mint Julep twist! This delightful cocktail combines the classic flavors of a Mint Julep with the sweet and tangy essence of fresh blueberries. The aromatic mint leaves, muddled with turbinado sugar and blended with a luscious blueberry puree, create a symphony of flavors that perfectly complement the smooth bourbon, resulting in a captivating and utterly delicious libation.

Minty Blueberry Bourbon Smash

A delightful twist on the classic Mint Julep, the Blueberry Mint Julep features the springtime flavors of blueberries and mint, combined with the rich smoothness of bourbon.

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Prep Time 8 mins
Total Time 8 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 mint leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon turbinado sugar
  • 1/2 oz hot water
  • 1 1/2 oz blueberry puree (see instructions below)
  • 1/4 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/4 oz bourbon
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, blend a cup of fresh blueberries until completely pulverized.
  2. Pour the blueberry puree into a storage jar and chill until needed.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with turbinado sugar.
  4. Add hot water to the shaker, swirling to dissolve the sugar.
  5. Measure and pour in the blueberry puree, lemon juice, and bourbon.
  6. Add the crushed ice, then shake the cocktail until well-chilled and combined.
  7. Serve in a favorite glass over ice, and garnish with mint leaves and fresh blueberries. Enjoy immediately.