Blackberry Sour

This twist on a sour features blackberry moonshine balanced by tart lemon and bright blood orange. A touch of blackberry syrup amplifies the berry flavors. Shaken and strained into a chilled glass with a fuchsia hue. Garnished with blackberries and orange. Sweet blackberry and citrusy tartness create a refreshing sipper. Smooth 'shine gives it a subtly boozy backbone. A new favorite summer patio cocktail.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vintage Shine Blackberry Moonshine
• 1 oz blackberry syrup
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 oz blood orange sour mix or regular sour mix
• Blackberries and orange wheel for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
2. Add the blackberry moonshine, blackberry syrup, lemon juice, and sour mix.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
4. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with blackberries and a blood orange wheel (or regular orange).

Notes

• Adjust syrups and juices to taste preference.
• Substitute raspberry syrup for the blackberry.
• Use cranberry juice for a variation on the sour mix.
• Rim glass with blackberry moonshine soaked sugar for extra flair.

The blackberry moonshine adds a sweet, jammy backbone to this berry twist on a sour cocktail. Tart lemon and blood orange balance the rich flavors for a refreshing sip.