Blackberry Mint Saké Smash
Serves 2
5 mins prep
10 mins cook
5 mins Assembly
20 mins total
A beautifully sweet, tart and smooth cocktail with fresh blackberries, mint and sparkling saké.
Blackberry Simple Syrup
Blackberry Mint Saké Smash
Make the blackberry simple syrup by combining 1 cup of fresh blackberries with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium height heat. Once the mixture is boiling, smash the berries and then remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain if you prefer a smooth consistency
Add 1 1/2 ounces of blackberry simply syrup, 3 fresh blackberries and a large sprig of fresh mint into the bottom of a glass and lightly muddle to slightly break up the mint and blackberries
Add 2 ounces of sake and 2 ounces of sparkling water and stir to combine
Fill a serving glass half way with crushed ice
Pour the cocktail over the crushed ice and garnish with fresh blackberries and mint leaves
