Mixologist Jim Meehan has created a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that's perfect for summer sipping. His Blueberry-Lemon Verbena Smash combines the sweetness of blueberries with the herbaceous notes of lemon verbena, creating a balance of flavors that's truly delightful.
Jim Meehan is a renowned bartender, author, and founder of the award-winning bar, PDT, in New York City. He's also the author of "The PDT Cocktail Book" and "Meehan's Bartender Manual," two highly regarded cocktail books that have helped establish him as an authority in the cocktail world.
His Blueberry-Lemon Verbena Smash recipe showcases his expertise in combining flavors. The cocktail is made by muddling fresh blueberries and lemon verbena leaves in a shaker, which releases their juices and aromas. The addition of cucumber and mint gives the drink a refreshing twist, while lemon juice adds a zesty kick. The final touch of soda water gives the drink a slight effervescence that makes it even more refreshing.
Here's Drycraft’s version of the recipe for Jim Meehan's Blueberry-Lemon Verbena Smash:
