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Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Muddled blackberries and fresh mint with bourbon and lime — deep berry color, bright citrus, and a cooling finish topped with club soda.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
½ ounce lime juice
6–7 mint leaves
2–3 blackberries
¾ ounce simple syrup
1 ounce club soda

Cocktail Method

In a cocktail shaker, add the lime juice, mint leaves, blackberries, and simple syrup.
Muddle until well incorporated.
Add the bourbon and ice, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
Pour the entire contents of the shaker into a highball glass.
Top with club soda.
Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Notes from the Bar

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Bourbon, Rye, or Whiskey—Your Call

This cocktail is flexible by design. Bourbon brings a softer, slightly sweeter profile, while rye adds a bit more spice and structure. Use what you have on hand or what you prefer—each option creates a slightly different, but equally balanced, version of the drink.

No Muddler? No Problem.

If you don’t have a muddler, use the back of a wooden spoon, a cocktail spoon, or even the bottom of a sturdy utensil. The goal is to gently mash the berries and mint to release flavor, not pulverize them. If you'd like to get one, here's the muddler we have.

DIY Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is just equal parts sugar and water, heated until dissolved. Combine ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan, stir over medium heat until clear, and let cool. Store extra in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Make It a Mocktail

Want a zero-proof version? Skip the bourbon and use a splash of black tea or pomegranate juice with a dash of apple cider vinegar to add complexity and balance.

Club Soda Tips

Add your club soda at the very end to keep the bubbles fresh. For an extra layer of flavor, you can use flavored soda water like lime or berry.

Garnish Freely

A fresh sprig of mint adds aroma, but if you have extra blackberries or a lime wheel, go ahead and fancy it up. Presentation always makes the moment more fun.

Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.

A ritual we return to

Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.

Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.

It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.

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