Monday, July 19, 2010

Blackberry Cocktail


Makes 5 cups; hands-on time: 20 min; total time: 20 min

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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