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BERRY VODKA SMASHBERRY VODKA SMASH

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces vodka (can also use bourbon or white rum)
  • 2 raspberries 1 medium strawberry, stem removed
  • 1 teaspoon blackberry jam or preserves (strawberry/raspberry jam can be substituted)
  • 1/2 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs as garnish
  • 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup hot water for the honey syrup

Directions:

  1. In a shaker, muddle strawberry, raspberries, jam, and rosemary until fruit is pulverized into a smooth pulp.
  2. Add vodka, lemon, 1/2 ounce of honey syrup, and a cup of ice.
  3. Shake with a cup of ice and pour all contents into a double old fashioned glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon wedge and rosemary spring if desired.
  5. For the honey syrup: heat 1/4 cup of water in the microwave for 45 seconds until warm. Stir in 1/4 cup of honey until fully dissolved and golden brown. The proper consistency is a little thicker than water when at room temp.
Think of it as the mojitos arch-nemesis, packed with fresh fruits, herbs, a natural sweetener, and citrus. Not a vodka fan? It could easily be made with bourbon or white rum, rendering equally delicious results.

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