Bourbon, ‘Barb and Blue
This end-of-summer cocktail combines fresh blueberries, rhubarb bitters, vanilla-almond simple syrup and bourbon to create a perfectly balanced drink.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 265kcal
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 ounce vanilla-almond simple syrup recipe below
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¼ ounce rhubarb bitters
- Ice
- 2 ounces Bulleit bourbon
Combine blueberries, simple syrup, lemon juice and bitters in the bottom of a rocks glass. Muddle together until all of the blueberries are broken up and the mixture takes on a bright purple-pink hue.
Fill the glass all the way to the top with ice.
Top with bourbon and stir gently to combine.
Enjoy immediately!
- To make the Vanilla-Almond Simple Syrup: Combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, the seeds from ½ a vanilla bean and about 2 drops of almond flavoring in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using. You can make this syrup up to a few days in advance of making your cocktail.
- You can order the rhubarb bitters here.
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Iron: 1mg