SUNNY'S BLACKBERRY GIN FIZZ FLOAT

Sunny's Blackberry Gin Fizz Float image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pint blackberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
8 ounces gin
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
24 ounces ginger ale
1 pint blackberry sorbet or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Heat the blackberries, sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small pot over medium-high heat. While warming, smash with a potato masher until a thick even consistency is reached, about 8 minutes.
Pour the blackberries through a sieve into a bowl, pushing some flesh through with the juices and making sure to catch the seeds. Cool in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
Fill a cocktail shaker with 2 tablespoons of the blackberry puree, 2 tablespoons of the mint leaves, 2 ounces of gin, 1 tablespoon lime juice and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously 5 to 6 times until the drink is ice cold. Strain the mixture into a tall glass. Top with 6 ounces of ginger ale and stir lightly. Repeat for the remaining 3 servings. Finish and serve with a scoop of sorbet or ice cream in each.