Berry Vodka Smash

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 lime, cut into 2 wedges

  • 5 large mint leaves

  • 8 raspberries or blackberries

  • 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) vodka

  • ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) maple syrup or simple syrup

  • Soda water, for serving

  • Crushed ice, for serving

 
 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the lime, mint leaves, and berries in cocktail shaker. Muddle (gently mash) them 4 to 5 times to extract their flavor.

  2. Add the vodka, maple syrup and 4 ice cubes. Shake until cold, then pour everything into a glass. Serve with crushed ice.

 

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