Blackberry Mint Sherry Cobbler

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Ingredients

1. 1 c blackberries, plus more for garnish
2. 1/3 c chopped fresh mint
3. 1/4 c sugar
4. 3 oz Amontillado sherry
1. crushed ice

Instructions

Blackberry Base

1. Mash the blackberries, mint and sugar in a medium bowl with a fork to make a chunky sauce.
2. Let stand until very juicy, about 30 minutes. (You should have about 1 cup blackberry base, enough for 4 cocktails.)

Drink

1. Combine 1/4 cup of the blackberry base and the sherry in a shaker filled with ice and shake well.
2. Strain into a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
3. Garnish with blackberries.