Pomegranate Blueberry Bourbon Smash with V8 Juice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons blueberries and/or pomegranate arils
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger root
• 1/2 cup V8® Blends 100% Juice Pomegranate Blueberry (4 fluid ounces) or Pomegranate Blueberry Energy Drink
• 3 tablespoons bourbon (1 1/2 fluid ounces)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (1/2 fluid ounce)
• 6 tablespoons ginger beer (3 fluid ounces)

Directions

1. Place the blueberries and/or pomegranate, thyme and ginger into a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or the back end of a wooden spoon, muddle the ingredients (lightly crush against the bottom of the shaker to release flavor).
2. Add the V8, bourbon, lemon juice and 3 ice cubes to the shaker. Cover and shake until combined.
3. Fill 2 glasses with ice. Strain the V8 mixture into the glasses. Add the ginger beer and serve.