Blackberry Lemonade Spritzer

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This is a refreshing and easy spritzer to make for the summertime! With fresh blackberries, mint and lemon your tastebuds will sing. Simply muddle, shake, and pour to enjoy this refreshing blackberry cocktail with your favorite spirit or make it a refreshing mocktail.


Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes


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Ingredients

1 cup fresh Blackberries 
¼ cup fresh mint, more for garnish
¾ cup fresh lemon juice 
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup 
3 oz Mezcal (Tequila, Gin or Vodka work as well!)
Ice 
Sparkling water 


Directions

1. Place some ice in 2 tall glasses. 

2. In a cocktail shaker, add the blackberries and mint leaves and muddle until berries are smashed and mint is fragrant.

3. Add maple syrup, mezcal and lemon juice and some ice. Top the shaker and shake. 

4. Strain into each glass evenly. Top with a splash of sparkling water and garnish with fresh mint, lemon wedge and blackberries.