Blackberry Basil Bellini

Ingredients

1. 1/2 Cup fresh blackberries

2. 1 Ounce basil simple syrup (see below)

3. 1/2 Ounce lime juice

4. Prosecco, Cava or other sparkling wine

Instructions

1. Muddle the berries, simple syrup and lime juice in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.

2. Add ice and shake like crazy for about a minute.

3. Strain mixture evenly into two fluted glasses.

4. Top of with the sparkling wine.

5. Garnish with Basil leaves and a lime wedge.

Notes

1. Basil Simple Syrup

2. 1 cup water

3. 1/2 cup sugar

4. 10 large Basil leaves

5. Bring water and sugar to a simmer in a pan set over medium high heat. Dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and add the basil leaves. Steep for a half hour, discard basil and chill.