BlackBerry Cheong Smash

Name: BlackBerry Cheong Smash
Ingredients: 2 oz Sonoma Distilling Co California Bourbon; 1 oz Blackberry Cheong; .75 oz Lemon Juice; 3 ea Blackberries

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By Nolan Mariano

Submitted on: January 30, 2026

Refreshing

Seasonal

This Blackberry Cheong Smash is everything I want in a cocktail right now. I made it with Sonoma Distilling’s California bourbon, which brings those smooth, warming notes that pair beautifully with the deep, jammy sweetness of my homemade blackberry cheong. Bright and fresh, it’s a perfect balance of fruit-forward and spirit-forward — refreshing enough for an afternoon sip but still cozy enough to enjoy as the evening rolls in. It’s a simple drink, but the flavors feel layered and intentional,...

Ingredients

2 oz
Sonoma Distilling Co California Bourbon

1 oz
Blackberry Cheong

.75 oz
Lemon Juice

3 ea
Blackberries

Instructions

Garnish

blackberry

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By Nolan Mariano

Drinking With Nolan

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Editor's Note

Blackberry cheong adds a concentrated, jammy depth to this bourbon smash. A bright, fruit-forward riff on a classic template.

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Crafted Pour

13 April 2026

This looks absolutely delicious! The use of a homemade blackberry cheong is such a creative and inspiring idea. We'd love to know more about your process for making it if you're open to sharing!