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Friday, July 15, 2011

Blueberry Bourbon Cocktail



Happy Friday guys! 

Anybody planning anything fun for the weekend?

We have a meeting with a potential caterer tomorrow, so we're really excited about that!  Just another thing to check off the list you know?

And after the somewhat crazy week we've both had, I think one of these cocktails will definitely be in order as well!

But first, don't forget to vote in this week's bi-monthly poll...




Ingredients:



1 to 2 shots bourbon (we used Maker's)
1 cup blueberries
juice from 1 lemon
zest from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon maple syrup, divided
2 tablespoons sugar

We had gotten a bunch of blueberries from our CSA in the past couple of weeks, so I needed to make use of them - and what better way than to make a cocktail?

Start with about 3/4 cup of blueberries.  Muddle them down in a cocktail shaker (or bowl if you don't want to dirty two cocktail shakers) - you could strain them if you'd like, but I was kind of lazy so I went for a "rustic" cocktail.

Add in bourbon, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, and a dash of sugar.  Shake for a good minute or two.

Mix the lemon zest with about a tablespoon of sugar (more if needed) on a flat plate.

Brush the rim of a mason jar with maple syrup and dip in lemon zest/sugar mixture.

Fill the mason jar with ice and some leftover blueberries.  Pour the bourbon cocktail into the jar and garnish with a lemon slice.  Enjoy!

What a way to celebrate the weekend right?


What's your favorite Friday night cocktail?
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38 comments:

  1. SamJuly 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    This looks fantastic. I know what I'm doing with my extra blueberries next week!

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  2. SableJuly 15, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Good luck with the caterer!! It's so nice to get all of that stuff decided :)

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  3. CarolynJuly 15, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    You said bourbon and I was here like a shot (no pun intended!). I think this might be my cocktail tonight!

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  4. AnnJuly 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Cool drink! My son-in-law drinks Makers Mark - I will forward this to him!

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  5. thekitchenaffaireJuly 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This looks yummy.. I have to try this :D

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  6. Kelly @ Eat Yourself SkinnyJuly 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    This looks so delicious!! Love the mason jar :)

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  7. SabrinaJuly 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I am planning to enjoy this fabulous drink you posted here!

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  8. JeanneJuly 15, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    This sounds perfect for a hot summer weekend!

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  9. briarroseJuly 15, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Excellent way to bring in the weekend. ;) Is it just me or does a drink always taste better in a mason jar? Mmmm....this means I would use my Tigger & Pooh jelly jar as my shot glass.

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  10. Cookie and KateJuly 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I love the idea of adding maple syrup to a cocktail instead of simple syrup! I bet it's great with bourbon and blueberries. Can't wait to try it!

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  11. Katrina@Katrina Runs for FoodJuly 15, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Holy heaven in a Ball jar. I adore all things mason jars, so when I saw this on Foodgawker, I had to check it out. I now have something special planned for my handled jars this weekend. Move over, sweet tea...

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  12. AmyJuly 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    This sounds amazing! I love bourbon, and would love it with fresh berries as a cocktail to kick off the weekend!

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  13. yummychunkletJuly 15, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    You had me at bourbon. Great drink!

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  14. Vimitha AnandJuly 15, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Great drink... Lovely color...

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  15. Nava.KJuly 16, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Wow Peggy, you are really tempting me with this drink, really great for the weekend on a Saturday.

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  16. RitaJuly 16, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Love this; it must go down realy smooth.
    Rita

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  17. ElisabethJuly 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Love blueberries in all my desserts, and pancakes, not have tried it in a cocktail...must be a really good Kentucky Whisky to blend with. The only one I know is Southern Comfort, which I have not made cocktails with in years!!!
    Lovely photos, and cocktails!
    Cheers!!!

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  18. ShannonJuly 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    It looks pretty and sounds delicious!

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  19. Mind Over BatterJuly 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I'm embracing my summer drink on too! Love the photos and the cocktail!

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  20. Chef DennisJuly 16, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    that sounds like such a fun cocktail, I love blueberries and we certainly have a lot of them this time of year. Thanks for such a tasty creation!

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  21. Shannon @ My Place In The RaceJuly 16, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    A perfect Friday night drink! Looks a relaxing drink as well :)

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  22. BigFatBakerJuly 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Yum. Perfect for a hot summer day! The blueberries really add something extra too.

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  23. ilkeJuly 16, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I needed this several ays ago very badly! Will keep the recipe in the liquor cabinet to have it handy :)

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  24. Parsley SageJuly 17, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    This drink would be perfect for a post-house cleaning Sunday afternoon! Too bad none of the liquor stores are open in Cayman on Sunday...boo! Teach me not to stock bourbon... Buzzed!

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  25. VictoriaJuly 17, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Yum!! Great idea for your abundance of blueberries!! Perfect for a warm weekend of indulgence, hehe.

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  26. Kate@DiethoodJuly 17, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Oh my, yes, please...I'll have a double! That drink sounds so good!

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  27. EftychiaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    It sounds nice! Thanks for the post!

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  28. MonetJuly 17, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I love mint mojitos during the summer months, but this cocktail looks pretty close to perfect. Thank you for sharing another beautiful recipe. I hope you had a lovely weekend, and I hope you have an even lovelier week. Many blessings and much love...

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  29. LizzyJuly 17, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    The addition of fruit is always a plus for cocktails...love how summery and refeshing this must be!

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  30. Nami @ Just One CookbookJuly 18, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    How did the meeting with caterer go? I don't drink, but blueberry in alcohol is interesting!

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  31. DakshaJuly 18, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Cool drink! looks yummy.. I have to try this.

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  32. JoanneJuly 18, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    for some reason, I've been really enamored with blueberry-infused drinks lately so these are exactly my kind of thing! Super yum.

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  33. BetsyJuly 20, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    YES please! Sign me up for some of these! We're hosting an online seasonal potluck and July is blueberry month! If you'd like to link your recipe, we'd love to have you! http://bit.ly/eLlgG2

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  35. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Sounds sweet. I don't see how the taste of the blueberries--a very mild tasting fruit--can possibly be detected over bourbon and lemon.

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  36. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I love the glass... nothing like partaking of a favored adult beverage from a Mason jar.

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  37. Sharon | Chinese Soup PotDecember 2, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    What a great idea! I love blueberries and I wish my CSA will send me some when summer comes next year. I didn't get any this past year. Organic blueberries are actually difficult to find in the Bay Area. I've talked with local farmers about that, and found out the local climate is not suitable for growing them. Who would have known! Anyways, great recipe! =)

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  38. murano glass chandelierMarch 21, 2012 at 11:23 AM

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