Description
Smoked Blackberry Punch is a refreshing and unique cocktail that combines the rich flavors of blackberries with a smoky twist, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups soda water
- Ice
- Wood chips for smoking
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and skins, creating a blackberry syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine the blackberry syrup, bourbon, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Prepare your smoker with wood chips and smoke the mixture for about 10 minutes.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the smoked blackberry mixture over the ice.
- Top with soda water and garnish with fresh blackberries.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the syrup.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace bourbon with additional soda water.
- Experiment with different types of wood chips for varying smoke flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing and Smoking
- Cuisine: American