Fresh, boozy and perfect for a crowd, this Bourbon and Honey Blueberry Smash Cocktail is ready for happy hour!

Happy Fri-YAY! Who’s ready for the weekend? I’ve got just the thing for your weekend happy hour.

Bourbon, sweetened with honey, freshened up with lemon and mint and some fruity blueberries… yes please!!

This cocktail is perfect for a party! Big batch cocktails or punch drinks are my favorite way to celebrate with friends without stress! No need to shake up individual cocktails, just sit back and sip while your party go-ers pour their own drinks. Cheers!

Bourbon and Honey Blueberry Smash Cocktail

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Fresh, boozy and perfect for serving a crowd, this Bourbon and Honey Blueberry Smash Cocktail is always ready for happy hour!

Author: Kristen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 12 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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Honey-Mint Simple Syrup

5 large fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water

Blueberry Smash Cocktail

2 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 cup Honey-Mint Simple Syrup
9 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 lemon slices
16 ounces (2 cups) bourbon whiskey
2 cups club soda, chilled
Crushed Ice

Instructions

To make the Honey-Mint Syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, mix honey and water. Heat about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat; add the mint and set aside 1 hour to cool. Remove the mint, pour syrup into glass jar. Cover jar; refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 1 cup.
In a medium bowl combine 1/2 cup of the blueberries, 1/4 cup of the Honey-Mint Simple Syrup, lemon juice and mint leaves. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, mash together. Strain blueberry mixture into a 2 quart pitcher. Stir in bourbon and club soda. Add ice to fill the pitcher. Garnish each drink with additional mint and blueberries.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 119
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

What’s your happy hour cocktail of choice?

Still looking for something boozy? Try one of these…
Chartreuse and Tequila Milk Punch from Honestly Yum
Sparkling Strawberry Punch from My Korean Kitchen
Blackberry Champagne Punch from How Sweet It Is

Or, maybe a Bourbon and Honey Mint Julep…

Or how about some Bourbon Pomegranate Punch…

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Bourbon and Honey Blueberry Smash Cocktail