Blackberry Cocktail

Name: Blackberry Cocktail
Ingredients: 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 to 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

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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 to 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

Directions

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.
2

*Superfine or powdered sugar may be substituted.
3

Note: We tested with Hendrick's Gin.