Dancing Queen: A Blackberry Cocktail

• 1 3/4 ozvodka
• 3/4 ozfresh lime juice
• 1/2 ozfalernum
• 1/2 ozblackberry syrup
• 2 dashesorange bitters

Preparation

1. 1.

   Shake all of the ingredients with ice, then strain into a glass filled with crushed ice, and garnish.

2. 2.

   Blackberry SyrupIn a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add 1 cup of fresh blackberries and reduce heat to a simmer; cook for about 15-20 minutes. Let the mixture cool, then strain out the solids and bottle the syrup for use. Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.