Ingredients
1/2 c. packed fresh mint leaves
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. water
1 c. blackberries
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 c. lime juice
Ice
2 (12-oz.) cans seltzer
Fresh mint, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1In a small pot using a wooden spoon or using a mortar and pestle, crush mint leaves. Add sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let boil 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then strain out mint leaves, pressing with a wooden spoon to help release all liquid. Step 2In a small bowl, add blackberries and sugar, and using a wooden spoon, crush blackberries until broken down. Step 3Divide blackberries between 4 glasses and add 2 tablespoons simple syrup and 2 tablespoons lime juice to each glass. Fill glasses with ice and top off with seltzer, then garnish with mint.
