Blackberry Sage Cooler

What a unique combination! Blackberries & Sage.
I love to try out different mocktails, but prefer ones that are not too sweet. This is a perfect example. One of my friends pinned this cooler recipe a few months ago and since then I have had my eyes on it. The color of the drink is what attracted me most. After trying this drink I must recommend this for your next gathering, it has the looks, flavors and unique combination to make your party or gathering stand out. To make this into an alcoholic version add Vodka.

Ingredients:

• 15 medium sage leaves
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup water
• 8 ounces of blackberries
• Club soda

Method:

1. Bring the water and sugar to a boil over high heat just until sugar dissolves. 
2. Crush the sage leaves with the back of a spoon and add to the syrup mixture and set aside for 15 minutes, to let the sage infused.
3. After the 15 minutes, remove the sage.
4. Meanwhile puree the blackberries in a blender and then strain the mixture through a fine strainer.
5. To serve, place a tablespoon of the blackberry puree in the bottom of a glass, add a tablespoon of the sage syrup and top off with 8 ounces of club soda.