Description
Rich, gooey devils smash brownies deliver pure chocolate bliss with intense dark chocolate flavor and irresistible caramel swirls. Chocolate enthusiasts will fall in love with this sinful dessert that promises pure indulgence in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (56 milliliters) bourbon
Fruits and Fresh Ingredients:
- 56 fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- Fresh thyme sprigs or rosemary, for garnish
Sweeteners and Mixers:
- 0.75 ounces (22 milliliters) simple syrup
- 12 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Ginger beer, to top
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Crush ripe blackberries in a cocktail shaker, releasing their deep purple juices and blending thoroughly with sweet simple syrup.
- Pour robust bourbon into the fruit mixture, creating a rich liquor base that will amplify the cocktail’s complex flavor profile.
- Introduce tangy lemon juice and aromatic bitters to the shaker, enhancing the drink’s depth and brightness.
- Load the shaker with ice cubes, then rapidly agitate the liquid for approximately 10 seconds to chill and perfectly integrate all ingredients.
- Select a rocks glass and fill it generously with crushed ice to create a frosty foundation for the cocktail.
- Carefully strain the vibrant purple-hued mixture from the shaker over the prepared crushed ice, allowing it to cascade smoothly.
- Elevate the drink’s complexity by adding a spirited splash of zesty ginger beer, which introduces a subtle effervescence.
- Artfully garnish the cocktail with fresh whole blackberries and a fragrant herb sprig, selecting between delicate thyme or woody rosemary.
- Serve the Devils Smash immediately, presenting a visually stunning and intensely flavorful craft cocktail.
Notes
- Choose ripe, plump blackberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in the cocktail.
- Use high-quality bourbon with robust notes to complement the fruity and herbal elements.
- Adjust the simple syrup quantity based on the sweetness of your blackberries and personal preference.
- Experiment with different herb garnishes like mint or basil for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg