Blueberry Jam Thyme Bourbon Smash
SMASH! FIZZ! REFRESHING! This BLUEBERRY JAM THYME BOURBON SMASH COCKTAIL RECIPE is a “Sure Fire Second Round Sipper!” Grab your cocktail mixing glasses friends, today we are making a BLUEBERRY LEMON THYME BOURBON SMASH!
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Bourbon Smash
What You Will Love About This Blueberry Smash Recipe
What’s In A Blueberry Bourbon Smash
Just a few ingredients
What Does A Blueberry Thyme Bourbon Smash Taste Like?
The real magic in this cocktail is the blueberry jam in lieu of simple syrup used in a classic bourbon smash. It is a blueberry flavor blast pairing perfectly with the bourbon, fresh blueberries, thyme, and lemon smash. Slightly sweet! Fizzy! Refreshing!
Occasions To Serve A Blueberry Bourbon Smash
- 4th of July
- Memorial Day
- Summer Parties
- Pool Party
- Summer Potluck
The Best Bourbon For A Smash
- Woodford Reserve
- Makers Mark
- Brothers Bond
- Bardstown
Best Grocery Store Blueberry Jam for Cocktails
No time for homemade blueberry jam! No problem! Here are a few of my favorite.
- Stonewall Kitchen Wild Maine Blueberry Jam
- Hot Little Biscuit Blueberry Lemon Thyme Jam
- Fresh Market Blueberry Jam
- Trader Joe’s Blueberry Jam
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smash Cocktail Recipe
Makes 1 Cocktail
Ingredients
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smash Mix
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon slice
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons blueberry jam
- 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur (St. Germain)
- 1/2 cup ice
- sparkling water
Lemon Thyme Sugar For Rimming
- zest 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons granulated or sparkling sugar
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, minced
Garnish
- lemon slice
- fresh blueberries
- fresh thyme sprigs
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Instructions
Lemon Thyme Sugar
Add the lemon zest sugar, and thyme into a small bowl and whisk with a fork. Pour onto a shallow plate.
Rim The Glass
Rub the rim of the glass with honey or coconut oil. Roll the glass in the Lemon Thyme Sugar. Add a lemon slice. Fill the glass 1/2 full with ice.
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smash Mixology and Garnish
Add the blueberries, thyme, lemon juice and lemon slice, into a cocktail mixing glass and muddle for 5 seconds to release juices. Add the blueberry jam, bourbon or tequila, elderflower liqueur, and ice. Stir briskly to combine. Carefully strain into the prepared glass. Top with sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir. Add a few blueberries, and a sprig of thyme to garnish. ENJOY!
Be sure to tag me on instagram @_sparklingcharm.
Blueberry Bourbon Smash Recipe Notes
- The blueberry jam replaces the simple syrup in the a classic smash recipe. Add more blueberry jam for a sweeter cocktail.
- Swap the blueberries for blackberries, strawberries, or raspberries with their matching jams.
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smash Recipe
Ingredients
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smash Mix
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon slice
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons blueberry jam
- 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur St. Germain
- 1/2 cup ice
- sparkling water
Lemon Thyme Sugar For Rimming
- zest 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons granulated or sparkling sugar
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves minced
Garnish
- lemon slice
- fresh blueberries
- fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
Lemon Thyme Sugar
- Add the lemon zest sugar, and thyme into a small bowl and whisk with a fork. Pour onto a shallow plate.
Rim The Glass
- Rub the rim of the glass with honey or coconut oil. Roll the glass in the Lemon Thyme Sugar. Add a lemon slice. Fill the glass 1/2 full with ice.
Blueberry Jam Thyme Smash Mixology and Garnish
- Add the blueberries, thyme, lemon juice and lemon slice, into a cocktail mixing glass and muddle for 5 seconds to release juices. Add the blueberry jam, bourbon or tequila, elderflower liqueur, and ice. Stir briskly to combine. Carefully strain into the prepared glass. Top with sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir. Add a few blueberries, and a sprig of thyme to garnish. ENJOY!
- Be sure to tag me on instagram @_sparklingcharm.
Notes
- The blueberry jam replaces the simple syrup in the a classic smash recipe. Add more blueberry jam for a sweeter cocktail.
- Swap the blueberries for blackberries, strawberries, or raspberries with their matching jams.
Nutrition
More Charming Blueberry Recipes
- Blueberry Lemon Shortbread Icebox Cake
- Homemade Blueberry Picnic Pies
- Best Ever Homemade Blueberry Muffins
- Baked Blueberry Lemon Sugar Doughnuts
- Blueberry Thyme Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
More Charming Bourbon Recipes
If you love bourbon, be sure and check out the Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake that was featured in Sip Northwest Magazine.
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