Enjoy this blackberry cocktail that I call, a black devil, made with homemade blackberry infused rum and dry vermouth. The black olive was swapped out for a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Keyword blackberry cocktail
Prep Time 2 minutesminutes
Additional Time 28 daysdays
Total Time 28 daysdays2 minutesminutes
Servings 2Servings
Calories 430kcal
Author Laura Bashar | Family Spice
Ingredients
6ozblackberriesfresh
1sprig fresh basil
8ozrumwhite
1cupice
4ozblackberry basil rum
1ozvermouthdry
2teaspoonextra virgin olive oil
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Instructions
In a large jar, place blackberries and basil.
Cover berries and basil with rum.
Seal jar and refrigerate 1-4 weeks until desire flavor is reached. NOTE: Discard basil after 1 week.
When ready to serve, fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add blackberry basil rum and vermouth.
Cover and shake cocktail shaker until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
Strain and divide the mixture evenly into two martini glasses.
Top cocktails (divided evenly) with olive oil.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Use a flavorful extra virgin olive oil, even an flavored olive oil like lime or orange. Cooking Tips: Add a dash of bitters for a smoother drink.