Blackberry and Black Pepper Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 4 blackberries, plus a few more for garnish
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons of sugar
• 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 sprig of mint and a little for garnish
• 60 ml of vodka
• 0.5 - 1 cup of sparkling water

Preparation:

1. In a highball glass, combine blackberries, lemon juice, sugar, pepper, mint, and vodka. Mash everything together with the handle of a wooden spoon.
2. Fill a glass with ice and top with sparkling water. Stir. Garnish with blackberries and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.