Blackberry Breeze

This light and refreshing summer cocktail is perfect for game night. It features homemade blackberry simple syrup and can be made in a batch format, making it perfect for entertaining a group. Ingredients: - 1 cup blackberries - 1/2 cup water - 1/2 cup sugar - 2 oz vodka - 1 oz lime juice - Club soda Instructions: 1. To make the blackberry simple syrup, add blackberries, water, and sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the blackberries have softened, about 10 minutes. 2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the berries to extract as much liquid as possible. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. 3. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of the blackberry syrup, vodka, and lime juice. Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds. 4. Strain the mixture into two ice-filled glasses. Top each glass with club soda and stir gently. 5. Garnish with a lime wedge and a fresh blackberry. Enjoy!