Balsamic Blackberry Bourbon Smash (Cocktail)
A sophisticated bourbon cocktail with the deep, velvety touch of dark balsamic and the brightness of blackberries.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- ½ oz 25 Star Dark Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 4-5 fresh blackberries
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Club soda (optional)
- Fresh blackberries and basil for garnish
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries, basil, balsamic vinegar, and simple syrup until well combined.
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda if desired.
- Garnish with blackberries and basil.
Dark Balsamic Old Fashioned (Cocktail)
A rich, tangy twist on a classic Old Fashioned, with balsamic adding a depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with bourbon.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- ½ oz 25 Star Dark Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Orange peel and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- In a rocks glass, muddle the sugar cube with balsamic vinegar and bitters.
- Add ice and pour in the bourbon. Stir gently.
- Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Balsamic Berry Spritzer (Mocktail)
A refreshing, lightly sweet, and tangy mocktail with the perfect balance of fruit and balsamic flavors.
Ingredients:
- ½ oz 25 Star Dark Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup sparkling water
- Ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, muddle the berries with balsamic vinegar, honey, and lemon juice.
- Fill the glass with ice and top with sparkling water.
- Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig.
Cherry Balsamic Mule (Cocktail)
A dark, tart, and slightly sweet Moscow Mule variation featuring balsamic and cherries.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- ½ oz 25 Star Dark Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ oz cherry juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- Ice
- Fresh cherries and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a copper mug or glass with ice.
- Add vodka, balsamic vinegar, cherry juice, and lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir.
- Garnish with cherries and a lime wheel.
Dark Balsamic Citrus Fizz (Mocktail)
A bright, effervescent, and slightly tangy mocktail with citrus and balsamic notes.
Ingredients:
- ½ oz 25 Star Dark Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ oz orange juice
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)
- 4 oz sparkling water
- Ice
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add balsamic vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Stir well.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with an orange slice.