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Blackberry Syrup Recipe

Ingredients for Syrup:

• 1 cup Fresh or frozen blackberries

• 1 cup Water

• 1/2 cup Honey

• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions for Syrup:

1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of blackberries and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, crushing the blackberries with a spoon as they cook.

3. Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

4. Discard the solids and return the liquid to the saucepan.

5. Stir in 1/2 cup of honey and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until honey is completely dissolved.

6. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before using. Store any extra syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Black Dahlia Recipe

Ingredients for Mocktail:

• 1 oz Blackberry, honey, and vanilla syrup (cooled)

• 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice

• 4 oz Gin alternative

• Blackberries or raspberries for garnish

• Ice cubes

Instructions for Mocktail:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice cubes.

2. Add 1 oz of syrup, along with 1/2 oz of fresh lemon juice and the 4 oz of Gin alternative.

3. Stir or shake well until combined.

4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with ice.

5. Top off with sparkling water or soda water.

6. Garnish with blackberries or raspberries.

Enjoy your flavorful Vanilla Black Dahlia Mocktail made with homemade blackberry, honey, and vanilla syrup!

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