Blackberry Shooters

• 1 pint fresh blackberries, 4 to 6 berries reserved for garnish
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 8 ounces gin
• Juice of 2 large lemons
• Crushed ice
• 1 cup sugar

1. In a pitcher, muddle the blackberries along with 1/4 cup Simple Syrup.
2. Stir in the gin and lemon juice.
3. Taste and add simple syrup as needed.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before straining.
5. Fill 4 to 6 shot glasses with crushed ice.
6. Top off with the blackberry mixture and garnish with the reserved blackberries.
7. Serve immediately.
8. Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
9. Boil until the sugar is dissolved.
10. Let cool.
11. Transfer to a container and refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 month.
12. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

fresh blackberries, simple syrup, gin, lemons, sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/blackberry-shooters.html (may not work)