Description
This Frosted Blackberry Bourbon Mule is the perfect treat for any occasion, combining the tartness of blackberries with the warmth of bourbon. The combination creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 cup ginger beer
- 1/4 cup blackberry puree
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup granola
- Fresh blackberries (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the fresh blackberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens.
- Let the puree cool to room temperature.
- In a shaker, combine the bourbon, lime juice, simple syrup, and blackberry puree. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
- Garnish the cocktail with chopped nuts, granola, fresh blackberries, and mint leaves, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the cocktail is well-chilled before serving for the best texture and presentation. You can substitute blackberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor. Use natural sweeteners or diet ginger beer for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg