Ingredients
1 servings
- •1 cup light brown sugar
- •1 cup water
- •1 pt blueberry, very ripe
- •ice
- •2 oz bourbon
- •1 oz lemon juice
- •1 oz blueberry simple syrup
- •ginger beer, to taste
- •lemon wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Add the blueberries to the pot and boil until the berries begin to burst, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5–10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lemon wedge.
- Enjoy!