Ingredients

1

pint (2 cups) fresh blackberries

1/3

cup sugar

1/2

cup bourbon

4

cups ice cubes

1/2

cup fresh mint leaves

4

sprigs fresh mint, if desired

Additional blackberries, if desired

Preparation

In blender, place 1 pint blackberries, the sugar and bourbon. Cover; blend on high speed until blackberries are pureed. Add ice. Cover; blend 30 to 60 seconds longer or until ice is crushed. Add mint leaves. Cover; blend until mint is finely chopped and mixture is well blended.

Pour into 4 glasses. Garnish each with 1 mint sprig and additional berries. Serve immediately.