Ingredients:

• 8 blackberries
• 3 fresh basil leaves
• 20 oz lime sparkling water (or plain)
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar or monk fruit

Directions:

• Crush the blackberries, basil, and granulated sugar until a jelly-like paste is formed to make a blackberry basil syrup.
• Over a small bowl or container, strain the syrup through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth making sure no seeds fall through.
• Divide the syrup into the bottom of 2 glasses.
• Add 8-10 ox sparkling water or of choice and give it a quick stir to incorporate syrup.
• Add ice and garnish with fresh blackberries and basil.

Credits:

Thyme and Joy