Long Shadows Poet's Leap Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Make the Blackberry Syrup

   In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the blackberries break down.

2. 2

   Strain the Syrup

   Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the blackberry mixture into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

3. 3

   Combine with Mint

   Stir in the fresh mint leaves into the strained syrup and let it steep for about 5 minutes for flavor infusion.

4. 4

   Prepare the Drink

   In a large pitcher, combine the blackberry syrup with the sparkling water. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Serve

   Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the blackberry sparkling mixture over the ice, and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.