Author Notes
A classic cocktail with a berry twist! Fresh blackberries are muddled with lemon and tart cherry juice. Shaken with a mix of XO grade brandy & Cointreau, this is a fun, but sophisticated, crimson cocktail! —Jessie @Straight to the Hips, Baby
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Ingredients
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2 ounces
XO grade brandy or cognac
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1 ounce
Cointreau
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1 ounce
Unsweetened bottled cherry juice
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1 ounce
Fresh lemon juice
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1.5 ounces
Simple syrup
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6
Blackberries
Directions
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In a cocktail shaker, combine the lemon juice and blackberries.
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Muddle thoroughly with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon in a pinch.
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Add a handful of ice and combine the simple syrup, Cointreau, brandy (or cognac), and cherry juice to the shaker.
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Close the shaker and vigorously shake for 30 seconds.
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Take your chosen glass and fill with a few ice cubes.
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Set a small sieve over the class and strain the cocktail.
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Garnish with a few fresh blackberries and enjoy!
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