What is a Fourth of July drink? Well, whenever I think of the Fourth of July I immediately think of blueberries! Don’t you?! And this tasty little red, white, and blue featured cocktail is perfect for the Fourth of July! Plus, there really is no better combo than bourbon and blueberries, so today I’m sharing with you a play on a traditional bourbon smash. It’s a cocktail I fell in love with while visiting Kentucky and it is delicious and refreshing. This festive Fourth of July cocktail recipe is also easy to batch and make up for a crowd. Enjoy!

Festive Fourth of July Cocktail Recipe

BLUEBERRY BOURBON SMASH

A Blonde Vintage

This year-round cocktail recipe is especially festive for all your Fourth of July festivities!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Equipment

• 1 Double Old Fashioned Glass
• 1 Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

  

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• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1/8 cup fresh Blueberries
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 3-4 single basil leaves or lime slices, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup club soda
• crushed Ice

Instructions

 

• First off, chill an double old-fashioned glass or a mint julep cup.
• Next, muddle your basil leaves, blueberries and simple syrup until leaves look softened and smell very fragrant, in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
• Last, fill your double old-fashioned glass or mint julep cup with crushed ice, and pour in your Makers Mark bourbon.
• Add in your muddled basil leaves and simple syrup, stir once or twice and top with club soda.
• Finish your drink by garnishing with basil or a wedge of lime and ENJOY!

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