Blackberry Orange Whiskey Smash - but Make it Dry
Hey, y’all! So, I think by now, most of us have seen #DryJanuary trending on social media platforms. And at first, I admittedly thought, “That’s nice! Pass me my prosecco.”
BUT, I recently got the opportunity to be a mocktail judge for a local competition - #ChampionSIP. For this, I visit participating restaurants in the Memphis area, trying out the mocktails that they’ve added to the menu, while encouraging fellow Memphians to do the same. It’s a fun way to celebrate camaraderie in the city, support the local bar scene, and give something new a try! And let me tell you, these mocktails have been amazing so far!
At the end of the month, I’ll do a wrap-up here of all of the mocktails I tried and let you know from where you can get them on your next visit to Memphis!
During the restaurant tour, I’ve been inspired by all of the bartenders’ creativity in making some amazing mocktails. So, I decided to give my first, at-home mocktail a try . . . and y’all, it’s GOOD!
Blackberry Orange Whiskey Smash
A friend of mine gifted me a bottle of Zero Alcohol Whiskey by Drink Monday this week. So, here’s what I made!
Blackberry Orange Whiskey Smash
Here’s what you’ll need:
2.5oz @drinkmonday
1oz lemon juice
1.5oz orange juice
Handful of blackberries
1.5oz simple syrup - I used Cane & Herb rose-infused simple syrup - another local company
Ice
Top off with ginger beer and your favorite garnish, and enjoy! But, if you want to see how to combine the ingredients and have fun doing so, check out the video below!
Let me know what you think once you give the recipe a try!
P.S At the bottom of this post, I’ll share my sources for the glassware and accessories!
