We’ve outlined all the ingredients and directions for you to make the perfect Blueberry Merlot Manhattans. It should take you about 5 min to make this recipe.
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Ingredients for Blueberry Merlot Manhattans
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, plus more for serving
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup merlot
- Ice, as needed
- 3/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- Lemon slices, for serving
Directions for Blueberry Merlot Manhattans
- Muddle 1/4 cup blueberries with the sugar in a cocktail shaker, then add the wine. Fill the shaker with ice and add the bourbon. Shake for 15 seconds. Strain into 4 ice-filled Collins glasses, then top with 2 tablespoons sparkling water per glass. Garnish with lemon slices and blueberries.
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Categories in this Recipe
- Mixed Drink Recipes
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