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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Dairy Free ยป Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktail

    Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktail

    Published: Jun 11, 2017 ยท Updated: Mar 22, 2019 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    If you need fun, refreshing summer drinks, this Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktail is for you! Enjoy fresh summer ingredients in a tasty bourbon cocktail made with blueberry and basil

    two Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktails with fresh blueberries and basil leaves

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    Bourbon isn't really known for being a summer cocktail, in my opinion.

    But apparently, it's Bourbon Day on June 14th, so celebrate we will.

    Blueberry Bourbon Cocktail

    While I've been at my grandmother's house in Point Clear, AL, I've been raiding her blueberry bushes daily. And I decided that I could use her blueberries to make a cocktail for bourbon day.

    Surely, blueberry and bourbon could work together, right?

    Right!

    Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktails with bourbon, club soda, fresh basil and blueberries

    And since I am a huge fan of alliteration, I decided to add another "b" ingredient in the mix for a Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktail because that's just fun to say.

    Especially after two of these cocktails 😉

    [clickToTweet tweet="Enjoy fresh summer ingredients in this refreshing bourbon #cocktail with blueberry + basil" quote="Enjoy fresh summer ingredients in this refreshing bourbon cocktail with blueberry + basil"]

    Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktails with fresh blueberries and basil

    Making these bourbon cocktails is similar to making Mint Juleps, just not as specific.

    Basically, you will just mash together blueberries, basil and sugar until the blueberries are mashed, the basil is fragrant and the sugar dissolves.

    Then add in some bourbon and ice, top with a little club soda or sparkling water, and enjoy!

    Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktails with sugar, club soda, bourbon, basil and fresh blueberries

    It's a refreshing summer cocktail that you can enjoy whether or not it's Bourbon Day.

    Be sure to enjoy the bloopers while drinking the cocktail...

    Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktail from Living Well Kitchen

    Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktail

    If you need fun, refreshing summer drinks, this Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktail is for you! Enjoy fresh summer ingredients in a tasty bourbon cocktail made with blueberry and basil
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup blueberries
    • 1 TBSP basil chopped
    • 2 tsp sugar or honey
    • 3 oz bourbon
    • 8 oz club soda or sparkling water

    Instructions

    • Mash together the blueberries, basil and sugar until the blueberries are mashed, the basil is fragrant and the sugar dissolves. 
    • Pour 1.5 ounces each of bourbon into ice filled glasses.
    • Spoon blueberry mixture into each glass (about 1-2 tablespoons each). 
    • Pour about 4 ounces (1/2 cup) into each glass.
    • Add more ice if needed, and garnish with extra blueberries and/or basil if desired. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    *I like to pour the club soda into the cup I used to smash the blueberries to get any remaining sugar/blueberry mixture that didn't pour into the glasses.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cocktail
    Amount Per Serving (1 cocktail)
    Calories 125
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0g0%
    Saturated Fat 0g0%
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Sodium 24mg1%
    Potassium 0mg0%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 0g0%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 0g0%
    Vitamin A 70IU1%
    Vitamin C 1.8mg2%
    Calcium 6mg1%
    Iron 0mg0%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *

     

    Meme

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    1. Alyssa says

      May 29, 2018 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      You managed to combine 5 of my favorite ingredients into one fabulous cocktail. Nice work!!!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        May 29, 2018 at 11:10 pm

        Woohoo!! That's the best kind of drink ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    2. Dannii says

      May 30, 2018 at 3:40 am

      5 stars
      Wow, what a unique cocktail idea. So summery and it would be perfect for serving up at a garden party.

      Reply
      • Meme says

        May 30, 2018 at 6:10 pm

        Thank you!! These would be perfect for a garden party ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    3. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      May 30, 2018 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      Wow, what a delicious combination of ingredients, this sounds like it would be an amazingly refreshing drink!

      Reply
    4. Ellen says

      May 30, 2018 at 6:21 am

      I'm always looking for recipes to use the basil in my garden. Even better that it's a cocktail!

      Reply
    5. Meeta says

      May 30, 2018 at 7:03 am

      Oh yes to this cocktail - a perfect after-work cocktail with friends.

      Reply

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