Blackberry Mezcal Smash

Makes 1 cocktail

• 6 fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish

• 1⁄2 oz (1 T) lime juice

• 2 t rosemary leaves, plus a sprig for garnish

• 1⁄2 oz (1 T) simple syrup

• 1⁄2 oz (1 T) Grand Marnier

• 2 oz mezcal (or tequila)

• 2-3 oz sparkling water or club soda

• Ice

Place blackberries, lime juice, rosemary leaves, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Muddle to smash berries and rosemary leaves and meld flavors. Add Grand Marnier, mezcal, and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Fill glasses with ice and strain half the mixture into each glass. Add sparkling water to taste.

Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a couple of blackberries.