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Everyday Superhero: A Blackberry Smash

Recipe: ALEX&NDER , Louisville, Kentucky

Photo: Joseph Clagg

July 31, 2019

The richness of brandy and merlot meet the bright pop of fresh lime and berries in this stunning blackberry smash.

Ingredients

2 oz. brandy (ALEX&NDER uses Copper & Kings American Craft Aged Brandy)
2. oz. merlot (or other red wine)
¾ oz. fresh lime juice
¾ oz. simple syrup (1:1)
2 fresh blackberries

Tools:muddler, shaker, strainer, barspoon
Glass:rocks
Garnish:fresh blackberries

Preparation

In a rocks glass, muddle the berries. Combine all of the other ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Add ice to the rocks glass, then strain the shaker ingredients into the glass and stir to combine. Garnish.

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