Blackberry Sour Recipe
A tart and sweet cocktail made with blackberry puree and lemon juice.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make Blackberry Puree
In a blender, combine 1 cup of fresh blackberries with a splash of water. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of blackberry puree, 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice, 0.25 cup of simple syrup, and 2 oz of vodka or gin. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 3
Shake
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass, ensuring to keep the ice out.
Garnishing
- 5
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with 5 fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.
