Welcome to another Featured Drink Friday from Iacofano’s Catering & Events, where we highlight handcrafted cocktails perfect for weddings, corporate events, private gatherings, and more. Today’s spotlight: a bold, refreshing crowd-pleaser—The Blackberry Bourbon Smash.
🥃 Why It Works for Events
This drink blends rich bourbon, juicy blackberries, fresh mint, and a touch of lemon—making it a perfect cocktail for:
- ✨ Elegant evening receptions
- 👔 Upscale corporate happy hours
- 🌿 Southern-themed outdoor parties
- 🍁 Fall and late-summer events
It strikes the right balance between sweet, tart, and strong, and its deep purple hue looks beautiful in glassware or mason jars.
🍋 Blackberry Bourbon Smash – Recipe
Ingredients (makes 1 cocktail):
- 2 oz bourbon (we love Bulleit or Four Roses)
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 4–5 fresh blackberries
- 3–4 mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- Optional: splash of club soda
Instructions:
- In a shaker, muddle blackberries and mint with lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Add bourbon and shake with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint sprig and a blackberry skewer.
- Optional: top with a splash of club soda for extra fizz.
🔍 Perfect for Your Catering Bar Package
At Iacofano’s, we specialize in custom bar service for weddings and events, and drinks like this make your experience memorable. Want to add a signature cocktail to your next gathering? Our team can create themed drink menus that reflect your brand, style, or celebration.
From the elegance of a Blackberry Smash to the simplicity of a cucumber gin spritz, we provide:
- Professional bartending staff
- Setup and breakdown of mobile bars
- Signature cocktail development
- Non-alcoholic mocktail options
- Custom glassware and garnish kits
📸 Elevate the Experience
The Blackberry Bourbon Smash isn’t just delicious—it’s Instagram-ready. Add a fresh herb garnish, citrus wheel, or custom drink stirrers to impress your guests and generate those all-important social shares.
Need a signature drink for your Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte, or Cleveland event? Reach out to our catering team and let’s make it unforgettable.
📅 Tune in next week for another handcrafted cocktail from the Iacofano’s bar team.
