Using Bluegrass State's signature drink, bourbon, the Kentucky Cobbler is almost like drinking a luscious summer pie (with a kick!). The key is muddling the berries to really release a burst of flavor.

This recipe was featured in the EQ at the Party Source podcast, Slide into a Seat at Vinyl.

Bar tools can be found in Aisle 9B at the PartySource.

• 1-¾ oz Jigger
• Cocktail Shaker (traditional or Boston)
• Muddler
• Sugar & Salt Glass-Rimmer
• 8 oz rocks glass

The location of these ingredients at the PartySource is listed in parentheses.

• 2-3 fresh blackberries
• 2-3 fresh raspberries
• 1 oz Jim Beam bourbon (Aisle 10B)
• 3 oz ginger ale (Aisle 10C)
• lavender sugar (try Col. De Ray's available from Herbs & Spice & Everything Nice at the Findlay Market)
• ice
• lime wedge

• Drop blackberries and raspberries in shaker and muddle well (if you don't own a muddler, the handle of a wooden spoon will do).
• Add ice, bourbon, and ginger ale and shake well.
• Wet the outside rim of the glass with lime wedge. The lime juice helps the sugar stick to the glass.
• Holding the glass parallel to the bar surface, dab the rim into glass-rimmer while slowly turning the glass to cover the glass’ rim with lavender sugar. If you do not own a glass-rimmer, a saucer or bowl works well.
• Pour into a rocks glass and enjoy!

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Tags: berries, berry, bourbon, cocktails, summer, vinyl

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