Blackberry Crush Cocktail

By vealam

Ingredients

• Lemon Thyme Simple Syrup:
• 3 Blackberries
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon thyme simple syrup (recipe below)
• 1 1/4 ounce vodka
• Seltzer
• Ice
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of water
• 1 sprig of lemon thyme (or more for stronger flavor)

Preparation

Step 1

In a cocktail glass add the blackberries, lime juice and simple syrup, lightly crush berries to release their juice. Add ice, vodka and top with seltzer. Garnish with blackberries.

Syrup:
In small saucepan add the sugar, water and lemon thyme. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, allow to simmer 2 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool. When cool place in air tight jar and refrigerate.