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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!  


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Blackberry Peach Crush


Yield: 2
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ingredients:

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

instructions:

  1. Place 5 or 6 blackberries in the bottom of each glass. Add syrup.  Muddle to combine.  Add lemon juice, vodka, and ice. Top with seltzer.  Stir.
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Comments

  1. What great summers flavors in this crush. Perfect for backyard gatherings this summer.

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  2. I’ll have to try this one Jolene, sounds delicious! -Nancy

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  3. I love the idea of using these syrups in a crush!

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