Roughly 15 fresh blackberries, washed

10 mint leaves, plus more for garnish

Juice from half a lemon

4 ounces bourbon

4 oz ginger beer for topping

1/2 oz of simple syrup (optional)

2 Tbs granulated sugar, for the rim of the glasses

Zest of 1 lime, for the rim of the glasses

On a shallow plate, combine the sugar and lime zest. Run the lime wedge around the edge of your glasses to create a sugar and lime zest rim.

In a cocktail shaker, add blackberries, mint leaves, lemon juice, and optional simple syrup. Muddle all of the ingredients together to release juices. Add bourbon and ice to shaker. Shake well to combine.

Add ice to your rimmed glasses and divide strained drink into both glasses. Top the glasses with ginger beer, gently stirring to combine. Garnish with extra mint leaves and blackberries