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Smoked Blackberry Basil Mojito

Bourbon Smoked Sugar and basil transform this classic minty beachside drink.

Smoked Blackberry Basil Mojito

  • 1 Tbsp Bourbon Smoked Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Woodford Reserve Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 lime (cut into quarters)
  • 3 ripe blackberries (plus more for garnish)
  • 5-6 basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
  • 1.7 oz white rum
  • soda water (for topping)
  • crushed Ice
  1. Add sugar, lime, and blackberries to a cocktail glass.
  2. Gently muddle 5-6 times.
  3. Add basil leaves and muddle a little bit more.
  4. Add white rum and gently stir to combine.
  5. Add crushed ice and top off with a splash of soda water.
  6. Gently stir.
  7. Garnish with more blackberries and some basil leaves.

If you love the Bourbon Smoked Sugar as much as we do, create a sugar rim around your glass!

The Woodford Reserve®Mint Julep Cocktail Syrup is made from raw Demerara sugar and fresh spearmint to give a rich and minty flavor that is the best bet to use in your favorite Mint Julep recipe!  The fresh, crisp taste of the Woodford Reserve®Mint Julep Cocktail Syrup is what really set off this Smoked Blackberry Mojito.

Try our other delicious cocktail recipes:
WHITE WINE SANGRIA WITH MINT, LEMON, AND LIME
THE CHERRY BLOSSOM COCKTAIL
CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL VARIATION
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Woodford Reserve® Mint Julep Simple Syrup
Bourbon Barrel Foods Bourbon Smoked Sugar