Sprig Smash
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 8 blackberries or raspberries
- ยฝ ounce lemon juice
- 1 ounce Douglas fir simple syrup
- Ginger beer
Instructions
- Muddle berries in shaker, then add ice, bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake well and pour everything into glass. Top with ginger beer.
DOUGLAS FIR SIMPLE SYRUP
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups white sugar
- 2 cups dried evergreen needles or tips
Instructions
- Heat the water in a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, then bring to simmer. Remove from heat and add needles. Cover and steep, allowing the syrup to cool before straining. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To extend shelf life, add 2 tablespoons vodka.
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