Marion Blackberry Champagne Mojitos

Marion Blackberry Champagne Mojitos

INGREDIENTS FOR MARION BLACKBERRY & LIME SIMPLE SYRUP

• 1 bag Stahlbush Island Farms Marion Blackberries, frozen
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• ½ cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
• 1 sprig Fresh Mint, about 8 leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a small saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and lime juice over medium-low heat.
• Bring to a boil, and let boil for about 5-7 minutes.
• After 3-4 minutes of boiling, add the mint.
• Strain through a fine mesh strainer into glass jars with lid or other storage container.

MOJITO INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag Stahlbush Island Farms Marion Blackberries, frozen
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• ½ cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
• 1 sprig Fresh Mint, about 8 leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

• Put the mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup in the bottom of a tall (Collins) glass.
• Muddle them together to bruise the mint and release their oils.
• Add some ice and the rum and gently stir. Top up the glass with champagne.