Description
Sultry Black Widow Smash cocktail blends bold vodka with tart blackberries and zingy lime. Sophisticated mixology meets summer refreshment in this alluring drink that promises elegance and excitement for cocktail enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) gin
- 1 ounce (28 grams) fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce (28 grams) simple syrup
Fruit and Herbs:
- 6 fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 56 fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water or soda (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Crush ripe blackberries and fragrant mint leaves in a cocktail shaker, releasing their vibrant essences and creating a juicy, aromatic base.
- Pour freshly squeezed lime juice, smooth simple syrup, and crisp gin into the muddled mixture, combining the ingredients with a gentle swirl.
- Fill the shaker generously with ice cubes, then seal tightly and shake with powerful, rhythmic motions to thoroughly chill and integrate the flavors.
- Position a strainer over a tall glass filled with fresh ice, allowing the vibrant cocktail to cascade smoothly into the serving vessel.
- If desired, enhance the drink’s effervescence by adding a delicate splash of sparkling water, which will lighten the cocktail’s intensity.
- Complete the presentation by artfully arranging a few whole blackberries and a delicate mint sprig as a sophisticated garnish, inviting visual appeal and subtle additional aromatics.
Notes
- Gently press blackberries and mint to release maximum flavor without turning them into complete pulp, preserving texture and aromatic essence.
- Choose ripe, deep-colored blackberries for intense sweetness and vibrant cocktail appearance.
- Use fresh mint leaves for a crisp, bright herb note that complements the gin’s botanical profile.
- Consider substituting gin with vodka for a lighter flavor or using non-alcoholic botanical spirit for a mocktail version suitable for all guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg