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The Blackberry River Smash leans into freshness and color without losing the backbone of a real whiskey cocktail, using blackberries for jammy fruit, mint for lift, and lemon for brightness. Served over crushed ice, it feels relaxed and seasonal, but The Prodigal Son Bourbon keeps it grounded so it never slips into overly sweet territory.
Berry, Mint, Oak
0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5–0.75 oz simple syrup or honey syrup
4–5 fresh blackberries
6–8 fresh mint leaves
Crushed or pebble ice
Blackberry and mint sprig for garnish
In a shaker, muddle blackberries, mint, and syrup until juicy and fragrant. Add The Prodigal Son Bourbon, lemon juice, and ice, then shake until well-chilled. Fill a rocks glass or julep cup with crushed ice, fine-strain the cocktail over it, and garnish with a blackberry and mint sprig.
