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Jeremy Jones, Thirty 7 North – Virginia Beach, VA

Inspiration: The Cruzan Blackberry Smash is a twist on the traditional smash cocktail with a few extra layers of Virginia flavor. Hot Virginia summers and the blackberries that are bountiful throughout the state this time of year inspire it. Combined with fresh lemon and lime, this is the perfect cocktail to cool off on a humid summer day.Signature Cocktail Recipe: Cruzan® Blackberry Smash

1 1/2 parts Cruzan® Aged Dark Rum

1/2 part JDK&Sons™ Fleur Elderflower Liqueur

1/4 part Simple Syrup

5 Fresh Blackberries

4 Fresh Sage Leaves

1 Fresh Lemon Slice

1 Fresh Lime Slice

Soda WaterMethod: 

Combine Blackberries, Sage Leaves, Lemon and Lime in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice and shake. Double strain into a highball glass over ice. Top with Soda Water and Fresh blackberries for garnish.

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