This blackberry basil smash recipe is sponsored by The Glenlivet. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Since football season has been in full swing, I’ve been in full cocktail creation mode! I’ve mostly been a clear liquor type of girl as of late, and it’s been a hot minute since I’ve made something with dark liquor, so I decided to change things up this time around and bust out the scotch whiskey!
I used to think of whiskey as something only the guys like to drink on the rocks, but that has all changed once I decided to put my own spin on it. The possibilities are endless! 
This blackberry basil infused whiskey smash recipe I’m about to share with y’all is the perfect way to add a bit of sweetness and herb infusion to your favorite whiskey.
Go ahead and give it a try at your next happy hour!
BLACKBERRY BASIL SMASH RECIPE
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup blackberries, muddled
– 1/2 lemon, juiced
– 4 sprigs of basil, muddled
– 1 tsp sugar
-1/4 cup ice, crushed
– 2 ounces The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve scotch whiskey
Instructions:
1. Muddle the basil leaves and blackberries at the bottom of the glass.
2. Add the lemon juice and sugar, then stir.
3. Fill each glass with crushed ice, then top off with the scotch whiskey.
4. Garnish with a fresh sprig of basil and blackberries, then serve.
Cheers!
I like my cocktails to be a bit sweet and wanted to keep this recipe in true fashion of the classic whiskey smash, so I opted to add sugar to mine.
If you prefer a stronger tasting cocktail, you can always omit the sugar for a more tart-like taste from the blackberries. It’s completely up to you!
For this whiskey smash recipe, I used The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve scotch whiskey, which happens to be my husband’s favorite! This whiskey naturally has a sweetness and fruity flavor to it, so I knew it would pair perfectly with the blackberry and basil. Boy was I right!
Are you a fan of whiskey smash cocktails!? If you’d like to give this blackberry basil smash a try, be sure to pin this recipe for later!
Annaliese says
Wow this looks like something fancy that you’d get in a restaurant! I am pinning this for the future 🙂
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
Kelsie Corbett says
Ummm…yummmm!! I need to make this!!
Kim Spaetti says
This is right up my alley! I love the flavors in this drink! I’ll definitely write it down!
Amina says
Looks really good, definitely trying this recipe out!!!
Whitney says
These are so good!! I’ve had one of these at one of the restaurants in my city. It was so delicious! I should make them at home one night!
Leah Ashley says
This drink just screams fall… warm and comforting but still on the rocks!! Can’t wait to try!
Ashley says
You put such a creative and elegant fall twist on what I would typically expect to be a summer cocktail. Not only is the drink beautiful, I’m sure it’s delicious! I’m going to have to whip this one out at my next girls night, thanks for the recipe!
Heather Nicole Gilbert says
This drink is right up my families alley! Can’t wait to show them.
kelsi says
um, this looks amazing. I’m not the biggest whiskey drinker, but my husband is and this could be a delish way to meet in th middle 😉
Kiara says
I’m not into alcohol but it looks really good