Blackberry Mint Juleps

Name: Blackberry Mint Juleps
Ingredients: 1 pint fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried; 1/2 cup superfine sugar (I subbed Splenda with great results); 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large bunch mint; crushed ice; 1 cup Bourbon; seltzer water, chilled (I subbed diet lemon lime soda with great results)

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 pint fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup superfine sugar (I subbed Splenda with great results)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large bunch mint
crushed ice
1 cup Bourbon
seltzer water, chilled (I subbed diet lemon lime soda with great results)

Directions

1

In a small bowl, mash together the blackberries, sugar and vanilla and let sit at room temperature until juicy, about 20 minutes.
2

Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing against the solids with a rubber spatula; discard the seeds.
3

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.
4

Fill with crushed ice, 1/4 cup bourbon and a splash of seltzer. Garnish with a mint sprig.