Black and Blue Berry Vodka Fizz

We managed to get a few more blackberries for this refreshing drink, although you don't really need blackberries for it. It's made mostly with blueberries and the blackberries are used for a garnish. I got this recipe off of Heather Christo's blog once again. You make a simple syrup with blueberries and you can use fresh or frozen. It's another refreshing cocktail for summer so hurry up and try this one before our wonderful summer comes to an end. (I'm not ready for summer to end yet. Can you tell?)

Makes 2 drinks

6 Tbsp. Blueberry Syrup (recipe below)

4 ounces vodka

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

chilled natural blackberry soda like IZZE

ice

Blueberry Syrup

1 cup water

3 Tbsp. sugar

1/2 cup blueberries

To make the blueberry syrup: Simmer everything together in a small pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the blueberries have gotten plump and soft and release their juices - smash them up a bit with a fork. Strain out the skins by pouring through a fine mesh strainer into bowl or mason jar and refrigerate.

To make a Fizz

Fill two glasses with ice.

Fill each glass each with:

3 Tbsp. Blueberry Syrup

2 ounces vodka

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Top off the drinks with chilled natural blackberry soda.

Garnish with blackberries and blueberries.

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