Ingredients
1cuplight brown sugar
1cupwater
1ptblueberry,very ripe
ice
2ozBourbon
1ozlemon juice
1ozblueberry simple syrup
ginger beer,to taste
lemon wedge,for garnish
Preparation
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and water.
Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
Add the blueberries to the pot and boil until the berries begin to burst, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with ginger beer.
Garnish with lemon wedge.
