Gail Simmon's Maple Berry Muddler

Name: Gail Simmon's Maple Berry Muddler
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries), plus extra for garnish; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 ounce kentucky bourbon; lemon zest, for garnish

Gail Simmons|Aug. 28, 2015 10:06 am EST

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Now that fall is approaching, maple flavors are everywhere. This drink is a healthy and fresh spin on a high-sugar cocktail.

Servings

2

Ingredients

1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries), plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 ounce kentucky bourbon
lemon zest, for garnish

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, muddle berries with mint, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Add ice and bourbon and shake vigorously until well chilled. Fill two rocks glasses with ice. Strain cocktail carefully into glasses. Garnish each with a few whole berries and a pinch of lemon zest before serving.