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Blackberry Buck Cocktail

July 10, 2020 By Patricia 18 Comments

Try a Blackberry Buck Cocktail this season!  Delightful, fruit-inspired cocktails are more than welcome right about now. Made with bourbon, lemon juice, ginger beer and blackberries, I have a feeling you’ll love this drink.

Blackberry Buck Cocktail is a fun, fruit-flavored drink. The color is so pretty!

The warm weather has us lounging in the sun in the backyard, cooking out, and enjoying the bounty of fresh fruit.  Seasonal fruit is perfect to make a fruity drink like this Blackberry Buck Cocktail! I posted this recipe a few years ago, and I’m still loving it!

Have you ever had a buck? I learned that a buck cocktail is one that includes either ginger ale or ginger beer, and citrus juice. You might also know this type of drink as a mule. Both are old-school names for the same type of drink.

The ginger in this bourbon-based drink adds the fizz and the zing, and the lemon juice gives it the tart flavor. And those blackberries? Well, they add that pretty color and a touch of the season’s sweetness.

Blackberry Buck Cocktail is one you'll reach for during the warm weather. You'll love everything about it!

If fruit-filled cocktails are your jam, try my Cantaloupe-Mint Caipirinha. Did you know the caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil? It’s delicious, and it’s so fun to say, once you know how to pronounce it!

Another favorite of mine (and Grab a Plate readers) is my tequila-based Paloma Cocktail. This grapefruit-flavored drink could not be better, especially during the summer.

Blackberry Buck Cocktail is an amazing warm-weather drink! This cocktail is easy to make with just a few ingredients.

But let’s get back to this Blackberry Buck Cocktail. It was my husband’s idea to whip up this homemade version after trying it at a fabulous restaurant a few years back. 

Blackberry Buck Cocktail is a fun drink for the warm weather. The blackberries add great color and flavor!

This is a simple drink that calls for just a few ingredients. You could make it using pretty much any fresh fruit, but I think the blackberries add such a pretty color to this cocktail. I’m sure blueberries would do the trick as a delicious and colorful stand in.

During the summer season and all the fruit that comes with it, I hope you’ll give this drink a go! It’s perfect for lounging poolside if you can, or for sipping out on the patio.

Blackberry Buck Cocktail is a tasty summer drink. You'll love the color and flavor!

Nutrition

Calories

765 cal

Fat

8 g

Carbs

150 g

Protein

21 g
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Yields 2, 12-ounce drinks

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Ingredients

  • 6 blackberries, divided
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar, divided
  • 1.5 ounces lemon juice, divided
  • 3 ounces bourbon
  • Fill glass with ice
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle ginger beer, divided
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add two blackberries to each 12-ounce glass. Divide the powdered sugar and add to each glass. Muddle the berries and powdered sugar in the glasses.
  2. Divide the lemon juice and Bourbon between the two glasses. Fill both with ice and top with the ginger beer.
  3. Garnish with a lemon slice, blackberry, and fresh mint leaves (optional)
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Comments

  1. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

    May 17, 2017 at 2:45 pm

    Refreshing and cool... Perfect cocktail for the summer. Awesome
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 17, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks, Srividhya!
      Reply
  2. Pam Greer says

    July 10, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Absolutely perfect timing! I just picked up some blackberries from the store and we were looking for a Friday night cocktail!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      Excellent! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  3. Abigail Raines says

    July 10, 2020 at 8:30 am

    Love fruity based cocktails and this is so perfect for blackberries are in season right now! What a great summer drink!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks, Abigail! Yes, a great way to use seasonal berries :) Enjoy!
      Reply
  4. Dannii says

    July 10, 2020 at 8:35 am

    Oh this looks delicious, and really refreshing too. I can't wait to try it.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Dannii! I hope you like it!
      Reply
  5. Soniya says

    July 10, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Perfect summer cocktail! Love the blueberries can't wait to make it tomorrow! Cheers
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      Mmm! Thanks, Soniya!
      Reply
  6. Emily Bendler says

    July 10, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    My coworker introduced me to ginger beer last year. I love ginger foods and drinks. I’m excited to try this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      Oh, that's fun! I hope you give this a try and enjoy!
      Reply
  7. Becky says

    July 10, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    I'm a big fan of mules - and I love blackberries! They are the perfect combination of being sweet but not overly so.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      Yes! I don't enjoy overly-sweet cocktails, at all! This one is great! Thanks, Becky!
      Reply
  8. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    July 10, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    I love blackberries and this sounds so good. I'm going to have to give this recipe a try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      Let me know if you like it! So tasty!
      Reply
  9. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    July 10, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    Whilst I don't drink, I do looooove berries, so this has got me intrigued! I might have to play around with some juices or cordial and see if I can make myself a fun mocktail version
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    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      Yes, what a good idea! Sparkling water might work well, too!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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