Blackberry Gin Fizz Float

Ingredients

• 1 pint blackberries 
• 8 ounces hendrick's gin 
• 24 ounces ginger ale 
• 4 servings ice cubes for serving
• 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
• 0.5 cup mint leaves roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• 1 pint whipped cream 
• 1 tablespoon water 

Equipment

• bowl
• pot
• sieve
• potato masher

Directions

1. Heat the blackberries, sugar, and water in a small pot over medium-high heat. While warming, smash with a potato masher, until a thick even consistency is reached, about 8 minutes.
2. Pour the blackberries through a sieve, into a bowl, pushing some flesh through with the juices, making sure to catch the seeds. Cool in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
3. Fill a cocktail shaker with 2 tablespoons of blackberry puree, 2 tablespoons of the mint leaves, 2 ounces of gin, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously 5 to 6 times until the drink is ice cold. Strain the mixture into a tall glass. Top with 6 ounces of ginger ale and stir lightly. Repeat for the remaining 3 servings. Finish and serve with a scoop of sorbet or ice cream.