blackberry smash

It's a beautiful day and it's the long weekend (that means daytime drinking is allowed).

I tried this berry-licious cocktail (thank you StyleatHome.com) with some friends last night and it's amazing with booze or without.

I didn't follow the recipe exactly so here's my version:

Ingredients:

• Fresh blackberries
• Fresh mint leaves
• Gingerale
• Fresh lemon juice
• Vodka (optional)

Directions (makes one serving):

1. Muddle 10 blackberries and 10 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker
2. Add lemon juice and half a can of Gingerale, stir
3. Put ice and vodka (if using) in a rock glass
4. Top off with blackberry/mint/Gingerale mixture

Bottoms up!