# Smokey Berry Cocktails This Whiskey Bourbon Drink is Made Fresh with Blackberries and Lemon By M | Published 2015-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-cocktails References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1091969/bourbon-blackberry-lemonade) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com) Bourbon drinks are always a cult favorite thanks to the rich flavoring of the whiskey, and using [bourbon as the base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-beam-pineapple) for refreshing berry cocktails only amplifies the smokey aromatic liquor. This recipe incorporates fresh berries, fruit puree and lemonade to create a sophisticated yet simple beverage. The cocktail base is made from one cup of blackberry pure that can be made from scratch at home with [fresh blackberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-punch), water and a blender. Add the puree to several cups of store bought lemonade. Fresh blackberries, bourbon and mint garnish are added to finish off this sophisticated beverage. The [smokiness of the bourbon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cocktail-smoker) is accentuated by the zesty lemon and sweet fruit. Creating cocktails with fresh ingredients and unexpected flavors shows openness to experimentation with older more mature liquors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fresh Ingredient Cocktails:** Incorporating unexpected flavors with fresh ingredients presents opportunities for experimentation and differentiation. - **Bourbon-based Beverages:** Using bourbon as a base for cocktails presents an opportunity to leverage the popularity of this cult favorite spirit. - **Fruit and Whiskey Combinations:** Combining fruit with whiskey presents opportunities to create unique and refreshing tasting experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcohol Manufacturing and Distribution:** Developing new tastes and flavor profiles by incorporating fresh ingredients in alcoholic beverages presents a growth opportunity for the alcohol industry. - **Hospitality and Restaurants:** Experimenting with fresh and unconventional cocktail flavors could attract customers looking for unique and innovative dining experiences. - **Home Bartending:** Offering mixology ideas that incorporate fresh ingredients could attract consumers interested in home bartending and experimenting with new cocktail flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Blackberry-Infused Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennessee-blackberry.md) - [Daytime Bourbon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-drink-bourbon-cocktail.md) - [Luxury Whiskey Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-whiskey-cocktail.md) - [Fruit-Forward Southern Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-coolers.md) - [Artisanal Blackberry Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-royal-blackberry.md) - [Burger-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-infused-cocktail.md) - [Southern American Restaurant Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynchburg-lemonade.md) - [Savory Smoky Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bib-tucker-double-char-bourbon.md) - [Spring-Ready Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-cocktail-recipes.md)