A recipe from private bartender Jeff Raposa.

• 1/2 lime, cut into thirds
• 4–5 fresh blackberries
• Small bunch fresh mint (including thin, tender stems)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
• Ice, preferably crushed
• 2 ounces dark rum (or light rum)
• Soda water
• Mint sprig and slice of lime, for garnish

1. In a tall glass, squeeze lime juice from wedges, and add wedges, blackberries, mint, and sugar. With a muddler or long spoon, muddle ingredients until blended.

2. Fill the rest of the glass with ice, add the rum, and give it a stir.

3. Fill to top with soda water and garnish with mint sprig and lime.

This recipe was originally published with the article, Splendid Summer Drinks.