Ingredients:

  • 7 fresh blackberries
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprig
  • 1 pinch activated charcoal (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Chill your glass. Place your coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 10 minutes. Note: Cold glass keeps the drink velvety longer.
  2. Drop 7 fresh blackberries into your shaker and mash them until they look like a thick jam.
  3. Pour in 0.5 oz simple syrup and 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur.
  4. Squeeze in 0.75 oz fresh lime juice. Watch the color shift to a brighter violet.
  5. Pour 2 oz vodka over the fruit mixture.
  6. Add a 1 pinch activated charcoal if you want that true black look.
  7. Fill the shaker with large ice cubes. Use plenty of ice to ensure a quick chill.
  8. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels painfully cold to the touch.
  9. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into your chilled glass. Note: This ensures a smooth, seed free texture.
  10. Slap 1 fresh rosemary sprig against your palm to release the oils, then drop it in.