Blackberry Bourbon Breeze
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 2.00 fresh Blackberries
- 2.00 fl oz Cranberry juice
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fine strain into ice-filled Collins glass
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Garnish with blackberries
Cocktail Description
This ruby-hued sipper transforms humble blackberries into a sophisticated bourbon experience that walks the perfect line between fruit-forward freshness and whiskey warmth.
The Blackberry Bourbon Breeze delivers a beautiful balance of sweet dark berries, the caramel-vanilla backbone of Buffalo Trace, and the rich herbal complexity of Carpano Antica, all brightened by tart cranberry juice and anchored with aromatic bitters. It's remarkably approachable for bourbon skeptics while still offering enough complexity to satisfy whiskey enthusiasts. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a transition cocktail when the weather begins cooling in early fall, this drink shines during sunset happy hours on the patio. Relatively simple to prepare despite its complex flavor profile, even novice home bartenders can master it after a practice round or two. The Blackberry Bourbon Breeze pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, especially pork with fruit glazes, and stands up beautifully to rich cheeses on a charcuterie board.
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