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Blackberry Poison Punch

Blackberry Poison Punch

Tart, refreshing, and so dramatically purple that guests assume it took far more effort than it did. Serve it in a cauldron-style bowl with a ladle for maximum theater and watch it disappear.

Makes 12 cups · 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup honey or agave
  • 6 cups ginger ale, chilled
  • Plenty of ice
  • Lime wheels and extra blackberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher or cauldron-style bowl, muddle the blackberries, mint, and honey until the berries burst.
  2. Stir in the lime juice, then top with ginger ale and plenty of ice.
  3. Ladle into cups over fresh ice and garnish with lime wheels and blackberries. Serve immediately.