Berry Mock-jito

Mark any special springtime occasion with this cheerful drink made from fresh berries and mint. Make it even more your own by whipping up a batch of simple syrup: Combine equal parts sugar and water, boil until sugar is dissolved, and store in the refrigerator in a Mason jar.

From the Kitchen of Sarah McCullen

2-3 mint leaves

2-3 blackberries

5-6 blueberries

1 teaspoon lime juice

1-2 teaspoons simple syrup

Sparkling water

In a Collins glass, muddle mint leaves to release flavor. Smash berries, and add lime juice and simple syrup. Add ice and sparkling water to fill the glass, and serve.