Blackberry Elixir Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Blackberry Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh blackberries and granulated sugar.
2
Cook the Mixture
Add water to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the blackberries start to break down, about 10 minutes.
3
Strain the Syrup
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from heat. Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the mixture into a bowl or jar, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in the lemon juice to the strained blackberry syrup. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
5
Prepare for Serving
In a glass, add a few mint leaves and gently muddle them to release their oils.
6
Combine the Elixir
Pour 1/4 cup of the blackberry syrup over the muddled mint leaves. Fill the glass with ice cubes, then top with sparkling water to give it a fizzy effect.
7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a few whole blackberries and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Blackberry Elixir!