Use fresh berries to put a dark and tangy twist on a classic julep. Make your own crushed ice by putting ice cubes in a food bag, sealing and lightly bashing
Ingredients
80g blackberries
10 mint leaves plus 1 sprig to serve
70ml bourbon
1 tbsp honey
ice cubes and crushed ice
Instructions
1Put the blackberries and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker, and muddle using a cocktail muddler or the end of a rolling pin until the mint is bruised and the blackberries have started to release their juice.
2Pour in the bourbon and honey, then add a handful of ice cubes. Put the lid on the shaker and shake until the outside feels cold.
3Fill a tumbler with crushed ice, then strain in the cocktail. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.
