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Blackberry Sour

Shared with me by: Ben (son)

Very refreshing and not real sweet
Pre-make honey simple syrup (see instructions)

Ingredients

  • fresh blackberries
  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • 3/4 oz. honey simple syrup (1:1 honey/water)
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice

Honey Simple Syrup (small batch)

  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 1/4 c. water

Instructions

In a shaker, muddle 3 blackberries with 2 oz. bourbon.

Add 3/4 oz. honey simple syrup, 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice, 1/4 oz. fresh lime juice.

Shake with ice until chilled.

Strain with a fine mesh strainer over a large block ice cube.

Garnish with additional blackberries and serve.

To Make Honey Simple Syrup: Add honey and water to a small saucepan. Heat just until honey melts and liquid is clear and smooth. Cool and refrigerate until needed.

NOTE: This recipe makes 1 drink