This fruity whiskey smash variation uses linden blossom simple syrup for its soothing and calming properties. Blueberries, whiskey, lemon juice and mint make this a refreshing summer cocktail.
¾ozlinden flower simple syrup*(you can substitute plain simple syrup)
½a lemon, cut into wedges
6-8mint leaves
handful of blueberries(frozen berries add more color)
*For the linden flower syrup:
2tbspdried linden flowers
1cupsugar
1 cupboiling water
Instructions
For the linden flower simple syrup:
Add the linden flowers to a mason jar or heatproof 2 cup measuring cup and pour the boiling water over them.
Let the flower steep for about 5 minutes, then strain out the solids.
Add the sugar to the liquid and stir until all of the sugar has dissolved. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
For the cocktail:
Muddle the frozen blueberries and lemon wedges in a cocktail shaker.
Add the remaining ingreidents and fill the shaker 3/4 with ice.
Shake until chilled, then double strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with mint and blueberries.
Notes
RECIPE:
2 oz blueberry-infused whiskey
1 oz linden flower simple syrup
1 oz lemon juice
A handful of blueberries
Several mint leaves
Muddle berries in the serving glass, top with crushed ice. Add remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to chill, strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few pretty berries.Linden Flower Syrup 100g sugar, 100 ml water, 2 tbsp dried organic linden flowers and leaves