Whiskey Wednesday: Blackberry Whiskey Punch

Happy Hump Day guys!!!

In 2015, I started a fun new blog series - 

Whiskey Wednesday!!!

If you missed them, here are past posts:
Irish Mule
 Mint Julep
Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade
Irish Redhead
Old Fashion
Jameson Coke Floats
Bourbon Cherry Coke
Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider
Hot Toddy
Whiskey Sour
Sage Brown Derby

Strawberry Whiskey Smash
Gold Rush

A few months ago I ran across this recipe* shared by a friend on Facebook.
While it sounded amazing, I'm really not a fan of tequila.
But I quickly realized I could replace the tequila with whiskey,
and that's how I came up with this month's Whiskey Wednesday drink.

The Goods:

Bourbon

Blackberries

Limes

Fresh Mint

Club Soda

Ginger Beer

Slice three limes pretty thin.

Wash your blackberries and add to a medium bowl.

Using a fork, mash up all the blackberries creating lots of juice.

Measure out 1 cup of bourbon...

And then add it to the mashed up blackberries.

Now add the sliced limes...

And the leaves from three sprigs of mint...

Stir it all up to combine.

Let sit at least 30 minutes, but preferably a few hours!

Right before serving, add in one can of club soda...

Followed by one bottle of ginger beer.

 Stir to combine.

Get your glasses and garnished prepped.

And serve up the drinks for you and your friends!

Last thing to do is cheers, take a sip and enjoy!!!

After making these, I realized you could not only make these with whiskey or tequila,
and can pretty much substitute any type of liquor that you're a fan of.
In fact, I've already tried it out with vodka too and they were just as tasty!
I'm sure using a different type of berry would be pretty delicious as well.

*The linked recipe above makes a total of 8 drinks, 
but can easily be halved or even multiplied for big parties!
My pictures and instructions include enough for 4 drinks. 

Whiskey Wednesday: Irish Mule

When Moscow Mules started to get really popular,

I was intrigued by the copper mugs they were served in.

I'm not a big vodka drinker, so I sorta forgot about the mugs.

I've been making Irish Mules for awhile now,

but like lots of other cocktails, just served it in a highball glass.

I didn't even THINK about getting myself a copper mug.

Why would I? 

They're only for Moscow Mules, right???

No, no they are not!

And even if they are - hey I break a rule or two here and there.

One of my dear friends got me my very own copper mug 

as a Christmas present and I absolutely LOVE it! 

I recently posted this picture to Instagram

and one person thought I was enjoying a Moscow Mule.

Nope, I was sippin' on a very similar, but slightly different

IRISH MULE!

What's that you may ask?

I could tell you, but showing you is better!

The Goods:

Whiskey

Ginger Beer

Lime Juice

Copper Mug

Fill your copper mug about half full with ice.

I like crushed personally, but use whatever you desire. 

Now squeeze your lime juice into the mug.

I tend to use a whole lime, but half is probably enough.

Next add a shot (or two) of the whiskey...

And then top it off with some yummy ginger beer!

Last, add a slice of fresh lime, serve and enjoy!!!