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Bourbon, 'Barb and Blue | CaliGirl Cooking
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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
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 265kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Notes

  1. 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.
  2. You can order the rhubarb bitters here.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Iron: 1mg