The Blackberry Fence Hopper

With temperatures inching towards fifty degrees and snow melting, spring is no longer a dream but a reality. The Blackberry Fence Hopper with its subtle and sublime flavors is a wonderful cocktail for celebrating spring.

                                                    The Blackberry Fence Hopper
                                                                    adapted from
                                                                         shake
                                                          Eric Prum & Josh Williams

The Particulars
makes 2 drinks
2 shots vodka
1 shot fresh lemon juice
1 shot wildflower honey
8 fresh blackberries
2 slices lemon (for garnish)
Seltzer

i. Add the lemon juice, honey, and blackberries to the shaker.
ii. Muddle the ingredients in the bottom of the shaker until thoroughly crushed.
iii. Add the vodka and ice to above the level of the liquid and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
iv. Strain the mixture into tumblers containing large cubes of ice, top with seltzer, and garnish with remaining blackberries and lemon slices.

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