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Pomegranate Blueberry Bourbon Smash with V8 Juice

Stephanie Correa

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons blueberries and/or pomegranate arils
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger root
  • 1/2 cup V8® Blends 100% Juice Pomegranate Blueberry (4 fluid ounces) or Pomegranate Blueberry Energy Drink
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon (1 1/2 fluid ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (1/2 fluid ounce)
  • 6 tablespoons ginger beer (3 fluid ounces)

Directions:

  1. Place the blueberries and/or pomegranate, thyme and ginger into a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or the back end of a wooden spoon, muddle the ingredients (lightly crush against the bottom of the shaker to release flavor).
  2. Add the V8, bourbon, lemon juice and 3 ice cubes to the shaker. Cover and shake until combined.
  3. Fill 2 glasses with ice. Strain the V8 mixture into the glasses. Add the ginger beer and serve.
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