Getting familiar with this Blackberry Bourbon Smash mocktail recipe will prepare you for any unexpected gathering of friends and family members. Requiring just a few ingredients you can pick up at any grocery store, plus your favorite cannabis beverage, you can whip up this flavorful drink in just a few minutes.
The key is keeping Find Wunder hemp-infused canned drinks on hand to serve as the base of your mocktail experience, no matter what kind of recipe you choose. Once you’ve got this classic “smash” drink down, you can experiment with other fruits like strawberries and cherries to put your own twist on it. Let’s explore how to create a smash mocktail that will be a smash at your next party.
When to Enjoy a Blackberry Bourbon Smash Mocktail
Regular canned THC seltzers like Brez and Find Wunder are great for quickly providing the relaxing results you need. But sometimes, you want something with a more complex flavor profile to mimic a fine glass of wine or a cocktail mixed with a strong-tasting spirit like bourbon.
This Blackberry Bourbon Smash mocktail recipe relies on homemade or storebought thyme syrup to mimic the taste that comes from the alcohol usually added to this cocktail. It’s a great option for any situation where you’d usually enjoy a beer or Aperol spritz. If you’re not planning any occasions where you’d need a social tonic anytime soon, you can also enjoy it before bedtime as a way to unwind.
What Foods Pair Well with This Mocktail?
This mocktail is a better fit for enjoying alongside a meal than a beer or a Rose wine. Going California Sober can help you enjoy health benefits for life. Consider pairing this sweet and sour THC mocktail with dishes like:
- Rare- to medium-done steaks, especially those coming straight off the grill
- Roasted whole fish like flounder or halibut
- Smoked pork tenderloin or braised pork chops
- Desserts with caramel and vanilla flavors
- Grilled or roasted vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and asparagus
- Finger foods like bacon-wrapped dates and Oysters Rockefeller
Tips for Serving This Classic Mocktail
Go a little further when preparing the glasses for this mocktail than you might for a can of White Claw or High Noon. Since this THC drink recipe is mixed in the glass, you’ll need some even-sided cocktail or highball glasses for the best results. Mason jars and other improvised cocktail glasses tend to make it tricky to get an even mix of the fruit syrup and the seltzer ingredients.
If you want each cocktail to have precisely the same amount of THC and CBD, you can measure out exactly 2 ounces of Find Wunder seltzer per glass—or enjoy one of our weed gummies along with your mocktails.
Blackberry Bourbon Smash Mocktail Recipe (No Bourbon Required)
Prep Time: 30 minutes (including DIY thyme syrup)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Serves: 8 12-ounce drinks
- Calories: 120 calories per drink
Ingredients
- 1 quart of ripe blackberries or 10 ounces of frozen blackberries, thawed
- 16 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons of thyme simple syrup (fresh thyme, brown sugar, and water)
- 2 cans of Find Wunder Lemon Lime cannabis beverage
- 3 ounces of honey
- 1 12-ounce can of ginger beer
- 2 24-ounce bottles of plain seltzer
- Ice to serve
Instructions
Set out your cocktail glasses. Add the mint leaves and blackberries to a mortar and pestle or metal bowl and muddle them until combined.
Add the lime juice, honey, thyme simple syrup (instructions below), and ginger beer. Stir well.
Add ice to the glasses, then divide the fruit syrup between them. Divide the two cans of Find Wunder between the glasses, filling each one about halfway full. Top up with sparkling water and stir with a cocktail straw to combine, then enjoy immediately.
Conclusion
Replacing cocktails for health reasons doesn’t have to mean avoiding all substances that leave you feeling relaxed and ready to socialize. You can swap your alcohol seltzer for drinks like Find Wunder with great results, including when it’s time to impress your guests with mixed mocktails like this Blackberry Bourbon Smash. Check out our other mocktail recipes to find plenty of options for serving to a crowd.
