In a shaker, combine 6 blackberries, 10 mint leaves and the agave nectar. Muddle until well-combined.
Add the bourbon and plenty of ice and shake hard for 30 seconds.
Strain into 2 martini glasses and top each with 4 ounces of club soda. Slap the remaining 2 mint leaves between your palms and garnish each drink with a leaf and a blackberry.
8 blackberries
12 mint leaves
2 tsp. agave nectar (Maple syrup can also be used.)
2 oz. bourbon
8 oz. club soda
12 mint leaves
2 tsp. agave nectar (Maple syrup can also be used.)
2 oz. bourbon
8 oz. club soda
This article appears in August 2013.