Blackberry Martini

Directions

1. 1
   To make the blackberry sauce, heat the blackberries, water and sugar in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Mash the berries with a wooden spoon to release all the juices. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved (about 10-15 minutes).
3. 3
   Strain liquid through a fine sieve to remove the seeds, then chill well.
4. 4
   To make the martini, put blackberry sauce and vodka into a shaker with ice and shake well.
5. 5
   Strain into a martini glass.