Blackberry Smash

Blackberry Smash is a bright, fruit-forward cocktail that pairs the juicy tartness of fresh berries with a rich undertone of smoke. It is made by gently muddling fresh blackberries and aromatic mint leaves with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. After shaking the mixture vigorously with ice and 2 oz of Mezcal El Silencio Espadín, it is strained into a rocks glass packed with crushed ice. It is served beautifully finished with a plump blackberry and a fresh, fragrant mint sprig on top.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Mezcal El Silencio

  • 4–5 Fresh blackberries

  • 5–6 Fresh mint leaves

  • 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice

  • 0.5 oz Agave nectar

Instructions:

  • Muddle: Place the fresh blackberries, mint leaves, and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle them to release the juices and mint oils.

  • Combine: Add the Mezcal El Silencio and fresh lemon juice to the shaker.

  • Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well-chilled.

  • Strain: Double strain the mixture (to catch the seeds and mint bits) into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  • Garnish: Top with a sprig of fresh mint and a whole blackberry before serving.

Attribution:
Recipe: Mezcal El Silencio
Photo & Origin: Mezcal El Silencio

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