Blackberry Blood Orange Smash
This light and refreshing cocktail perfectly balances the tart vibrancy of fresh blood orange with the deep, jammy sweetness of peak-season blackberries. It is an ideal choice for summer entertaining when you want to impress guests with a drink that is as visually stunning as it is crisp on the tongue. The ultra-smooth profile of South Fork Vodka acts as the perfect foundation, subtly enhancing the natural sugars of the muddled fruit for a clean, sophisticated finish.
What You’ll Need
2 Ounce
South Fork Vodka
South Fork Vodka not only provides an ultra-smooth finish, Vodka also naturally enhances fruit flavor and sweetness.
3/4 Ounce
Fresh Blood Orange Juice
Store bought also works. Fresh blood oranges are at peak ripeness in the late summer months so if you can… you should.
3/4 ounce
Free Lemon Juice
Here it is critical to use fresh squeezed. Lemon juice concentrate work in a salad dressing, but never in a cocktail.
3/4 ounce
Simple Syrup
Though simple syrup is available in stores, it’s easy to make. It’s just 1 part sugar to 1 part water heated on the stove until dissolved
5-6
Fresh Blackberrys
South Fork Vodka not only provides an ultra-smooth finish, Vodka also naturally enhances fruit flavor and sweetness.
4-5
Fresh Mint Leaves
Store bought also works. Fresh blood oranges are at peak ripeness in the late summer months so if you can… you should.
Crushed
Ice
Here it is critical to use fresh squeezed. Lemon juice concentrate work in a salad dressing, but never in a cocktail.
Assembly
instructions
In a cocktail shaker muddle the berries, mint, and simple syrup together - just enough to release the juice - we’re not looking to pulverize everything. Then add the remaining ingredients and shake for 15 seconds. This will cause an exothermic reaction and wake-up the flavors. Pour into your glass and add your favorite garnish.
