Blackberry-Mint Julep

• 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 1 pint blackberries
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• Mint sprigs, for garnish

1. Roughly chop the mint leaves.
2. Puree the mint, blackberries, and sugar in a blender.
3. Press through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard seeds.
4. Rinse blender, then return puree to blender, and add bourbon and 4 cups small ice cubes; blend until smooth.
5. Divide mixture among 4 glasses.
6. Garnish each with a mint sprig.

mint leaves, blackberries, sugar, bourbon, sprigs

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/blackberry-mint-julep-393247 (may not work)