Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Beverages recipes category.

Garden District Smash Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 oz gin
1 oz fresh lemon juice
¾ oz simple syrup
5-6 fresh mint leaves
3-4 fresh blackberries
Club soda
Crushed ice
Mint sprig and blackberry (for garnish)

Recipe Instructions:

Begin by chilling a Collins glass or a tall glass in the freezer for a few minutes. This will help keep your Garden District Smash cool.

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh mint leaves and blackberries gently to release their flavors and juices. Muddling will help infuse the cocktail with their delightful essence.

Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with the muddled mint leaves and blackberries. The combination of gin's botanical notes, tangy lemon juice, and sweet simple syrup creates a harmonious balance of flavors.

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. This will thoroughly mix the ingredients and chill the cocktail.

Fill the chilled Collins glass with crushed ice, packing it tightly to create a solid base.

Strain the shaken mixture into the glass, allowing it to cascade over the ice.

Top off the glass with a splash of club soda, adding a lively effervescence to the cocktail.

Garnish your Garden District Smash with a sprig of mint and a fresh blackberry.

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