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Devil’s Smash

Devil’s Smash

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Description

The Devil’s Smash is a moody, dark cocktail with deep fruit flavors and a hint of spice. Combining blackberries, bourbon, and a touch of ginger beer, this drink is ideal for Halloween festivities or a cozy evening. It’s deliciously fruity, slightly spicy, and has a warming kick.


Ingredients

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  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 56 fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 12 dashes of Angostura bitters
  • Ginger beer, to top
  • Fresh thyme sprigs or rosemary, for garnish
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries with simple syrup until well mashed.
  2. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and bitters to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture over crushed ice in a rocks glass.
  5. Top with a splash of ginger beer.
  6. Garnish with additional blackberries and a sprig of thyme or rosemary.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of simple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
  • Try substituting raspberries if blackberries aren’t available.
  • For a smokier twist, gently char the rosemary or thyme garnish with a lighter before adding to the drink.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Trans Fat: 0g