Name: Blackberry Mint Julep
Ingredients: ¼ cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves; 1 Tbsp sugar; 4 large blackberries; 1 lemon wedge, cut into pieces (remove and discard seeds); Finely crushed ice; ¼ cup (2 oz.) fine Kentucky bourbon; ¼ cup (2 oz.) seltzer water or club soda; Garnishes: blackberries, lemon wedge, fresh mint sprig

Blackberries, mint, and bourbon make this the Triple Crown of juleps. It’s a sweet, refreshing cocktail that’s powerful yet approachable. The muddled mint and fruit nestle comfortably under the ice for added flavor and color.

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Blackberry Mint Julep

Makes: 1 serving

Ingredients

¼ cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp sugar
4 large blackberries
1 lemon wedge, cut into pieces (remove and discard seeds)
Finely crushed ice
¼ cup (2 oz.) fine Kentucky bourbon
¼ cup (2 oz.) seltzer water or club soda
Garnishes: blackberries, lemon wedge, fresh mint sprig

Instructions

Place mint leaves in a 12-oz. julep cup. Add sugar, blackberries, and lemon wedges. Muddle well to dissolve sugar and release flavors.
Fill cup three-fourths full with ice; add bourbon. Stir well with an iced-tea spoon until blended, dispersing all ingredients throughout the drink.
Top with seltzer water, and stir. Add more sugar to taste, if desired. Garnish, if desired.