Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • !Blackberry Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • !Blackberry Mint Julep
  • 2 parts Maker’s Mark® whisky
  • 1/2 part blackberry simple syrup
  • 1/2 part lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 3 blackberries
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • ice (preferably crushed)

Instruction

  • 1. Make your blackberry simple syrup on the stovetop by bringing 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup blackberries to a low simmer for 3 minutes. Smash the blackberries. Let cool for 15 minutes and strain. 2. Add the 2 parts Maker’s Mark® whisky, 1/2 part blackberry simple syrup, 1/2 part lemon juice, 6 mint leaves, and 3 blackberries in a glass. 3. Muddle the mint and blackberries to infuse the flavors into your beverage. 4. Fill glass with ice. 5. Garnish with a mint sprig.