1 (0.75 oz.) package fresh mint sprigs
12 (1/4 inch thick) cucumber slices
2 (6 oz.) packages fresh blackberries
3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
8-12 tsp. turbinado sugar*
1 cup plus 2 tbsp. gin
1 cup cold club soda
Crushed ice
Garnishes: cucumber slices, fresh blackberries, lime wedges, lemon mint sprigs
1. Place first 5 ingredients in a large pitcher. Gently press mint leaves, cucumbers, and blackberries against side of pitcher with a wooden spoon to release flavors. Stir in gin and club soda. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.
*Superfine or powdered sugar may be substituted.
From Southern Living magazine
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