Blackberry Sparkling Cocktail

This pretty and simple cocktail has been on heavy rotation around here this Spring. I’ve also been using a splash of the blackberry syrup in cold sparkling water with a splash of lime for a refreshing mocktail.

2 oz of your favorite vodka 
1 - 2 tbsp of blackberry syrup (recipe below)
sparkling water
ice

Combine blackberry syrup, vodka and ice in a cocktail shaker, shake or stir well. Pour into your favorite glass, top off with sparkling water and a couple of whole blackberries.

BLACKBERRY SYRUP:

1/3 cup of blackberries

1/3 cup of water

1/3 cup of sugar in a saucepan

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain blackberries and let syrup cool.