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This is a classic English cocktail that is a delightful combination of gin and blackberries. Although sometimes the combination uses crème de mure or cassis for the fruity flavor, we opt for freshly crushed blackberries macerated with agave nectar. This drink is refreshing and sweet, and looks absolutely adorable in old jam jars.

1 cup blackberries
2 tablespoons agave nectar*
2 limes, halved
4 ounces gin
Sparkling water
Ice
4 jam jars or regular cocktail glasses
Optional garnish: fresh blackberries

Crush the 1 cup blackberries thoroughly and stir in the agave nectar. Leave for at least 30 minutes to macerate and sweeten the juices.
Divide the fruit liquid and pulp among the four glasses and stir in ½ a lime’s worth of juice. Add 1 ounce of gin to each glass, and stir in the ice. Top up with the sparkling water and garnish with the fresh berries, if using.
Makes 4 cocktails.

*If you are unfamiliar with or cannot find agave nectar near you, use 3-4 tablespoons of cane sugar instead.