Berry Crush

Juleps & Smashes May 07, 2026

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A photo of the Berry Crush cocktail containing Blackberries, Blueberries, Ketel One Vodka, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne) in a Old-Fashioned.

Other Ingredients

  • 6.00 fresh Blackberries
  • 10.00 fresh Blueberries
  • 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.75 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)

Directions

  • Muddle berries in base of old-fashioned glass
  • Add other ingredients
  • Fill glass with crushed ice
  • Churn with bar spoon
  • Serve with straws

Cocktail Description

This vibrant sipper turns your glass into a tiny farmers market, with plump blackberries and blueberries taking center stage in a refreshing vodka-based cocktail.

The Berry Crush delivers a bright, fruity punch with natural berry sweetness balanced by tart lime juice and rounded out with subtle cane syrup. Ketel One Vodka provides a clean, crisp foundation that lets the muddled berries shine without getting in the way. The crushed ice and churning technique create a frosty, slushy texture that makes each sip feel like summer in your mouth, even when it's not. This drink works beautifully as a brunch companion, a poolside refresher, or an afternoon pick-me-up when you need something light and fruity. The muddling requires a bit of elbow grease, but the technique is straightforward enough for home bartenders of any skill level. Pair it with grilled chicken salad, goat cheese crostini, or a berry tart to complement those fresh fruit flavors, or serve it alongside lighter fare like seafood or summer vegetables.

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