Blackberry Gin Fizz

• 6 ounces fresh blackberries (1 container)
• 12 cup sugar
• 2 cups gin
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• ice
• club soda
• 8 sprigs sweet basil or 8 thin lime wedges

1. Puree blackberries and sugar in a blender.
2. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes.
3. Strain puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher (there will be about 3/4 cup); discard seeds in sieve.
4. Stir gin and lime juice into pitcher.
5. Divide drink among ice-filled glasses; top with soda.
6. Garnish each with a basil sprig or wedge of lime.
7. Share with someone you like.

blackberries, sugar, gin, lime juice, club soda, sweet basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blackberry-gin-fizz-483972 (may not work)