Blackberry Lime Cooler

Name: Blackberry Lime Cooler
Ingredients: 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Water; 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest, Grated; 4 cups Blackberries, Fresh; 1/2 cups Lime Juice, Freshly Squeezed; Ice; 4 cups, 3 tablespoons, 1-7/8 teaspoons, 1/4 pinches Sparkling Water Or Gingerale; 1 whole Lime, Thinly Sliced For Garnish

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
1 Tablespoon Lime Zest, Grated
4 cups Blackberries, Fresh
1/2 cups Lime Juice, Freshly Squeezed
Ice
4 cups, 3 tablespoons, 1-7/8 teaspoons, 1/4 pinches Sparkling Water Or Gingerale
1 whole Lime, Thinly Sliced For Garnish

Directions

1

In a small saucepan combine sugar, water, and lime zest. Stir occasionally over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is clear. Bring to a boil, and let simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2

In a blender or food processor puree the blackberries. Transfer the puree to a fine mesh sieve and press on the solids, extracting as much juice as possible.
3

In a pitcher combine the blackberry juice, sugar syrup, and lime juice. Refrigerate until very chilled.
4

Prior to serving, rim glasses with sugar and fill with ice. Pour sparkling water or ginger ale into the serving pitcher and stir well. Fill glasses and garnish with a lime slice.