Berry Vodka Smash

Ingredients

• 0.25 lime, cut into 2 wedges
• 5 large mint leaves
• 8 raspberries or blackberries
• 1.5 ounces vodka (3 tablespoons)
• 0.5 ounce maple syrup or simple syrup (1 tablespoon)
• Soda water, for serving
• Crushed ice, for serving

Steps

1. Place the lime, mint leaves, and berries in cocktail shaker. Muddle (gently mash) them 4 to 5 times to extract their flavor. (Here’s more on How to Muddle Mint.)
2. Add the vodka, maple syrup and 4 ice cubes. Shake until cold, then pour everything into a glass. Serve with crushed ice.