Blackberry Peach Crush

 

Today is the last day of Brunch Week, and what an awesome week it's been!  I'm wrapping things up with a cocktail, because I sure could use one (or two)!  I surveyed our supply of alcohol, and right now we are overrun with vodka.  We had a great crop of blackberries last year, and I stockpiled some of them in the freezer, so I pulled them out to defrost.

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A traditional vodka crush uses simple syrup, but why not kick it up a level by using a flavored one?  I went back and forth between Torani peach or mango, but in the end, peach won out.  I'm thinking the mango will be great with the blueberries I also have stashed in the freezer. 

 

This is a pretty simple cocktail.  You just place some berries in the bottom of your glass, add the syrup and muddle them together.  Add in vodka, lemon juice, and ice.  Top with seltzer to taste, and stir.  I made mine in screw top jars, because I wanted to use these adorable Sweets & Treats jar lids and straws.  This is a perfect "sit on the patio and sip while reading a book" type of drink!  

 Thank you so much to all of the sponsors, to Terri and Christie for hosting, and to all of the other #BrunchWeek bloggers for sharing their recipes!

Blackberry Peach Crush

Yield: 2

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 10 to 12 Blackberries
• 2 tablespoons Torani Peach Syrup
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3oz vodka
• Seltzer
• Ice

Instructions

1. Place 4 blackberries in the bottom of each glass. Muddle to combine, add lemon juice, ice, vodka, and top with seltzer. Stir.

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Disclaimer: This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly. Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Joyjolt, Sweets & Treats, Torani, Sarcastic Cooking, Dessert for Two, Sweet Phi, and The Little Ferraro Kitchen for providing the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.