Blackberry-Bourbon Mint Juleps

By slmorgan13

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh blackberries; rinsed and dried
• 1/2 cup superfine sugar
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 large bunch mint
• crushed ice
• 1 cup bourbon
• seltzer, chilled

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, mash together the blackberries, sugar and vanilla and let sit at room temperature until juicy, about 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing against the solids with a rubber spatula, discard the seeds.

2. For each drink, place about 3 tablespoons of the blackberry syrup and 8 mint leaves into a cocktail glass and muddle together using the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill with crushed ice, 1/4 cup bourbon and a splash of seltzer. Garnish with a mint sprig.