Author Notes
This version of the old-fashioned Smash cocktail contains blackberries, vodka, and St. Germain {a French liqueur made from Elderberry flowers}. The addition of limes and fresh mint make it a perfect Summer evening cocktail, that tastes somewhat similar to a Mojito, but with a fruity punch. —the parsley thief
Ingredients
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1
lime, cut into 8 wedges
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1/4 cup
fresh mint leaves
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14
fresh blackberries
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Splash
simple syrup
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1/3 cup
vodka
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1/4 cup
St. Germain liqueur
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ice
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seltzer water
Directions
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Add half of the lime wedges, mint leaves, and blackberries to each glass. Use a muddler {or the back of a wooden spoon} to coarsely crush the fruit and mint.
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Pour a splash of simple syrup into each glass, and give it a stir. Divide the vodka and St. Germain liqueur between the two glasses, then fill each to the rim with ice. Top each glass off with bubbly water and serve!
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