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Wandering ever so curiously (though not aimlessly…) through an enchanted forest she happened upon this perfectly made (likely by forest fairies…) purple elixir with a note that said “DRINK ME”…. & so she did.

This garnet colored gem is from a family of cocktails affectionately referred to as a “Fix”. The Fix is an assemblage of: sweetened fruit juice, fresh lemon juice & alcohol. This Fix features juicy ripe blackberries & tequila imbued with fresh rosemary & lemon. So rich & opulent, it drinks like a liquor.

The Dark Knight (A Fix…)

Serves 8 (unless you’re a lush…)

• 12 oz. fresh blackberries (this should yield 2-cups of juice. Fresh is best but you may substitute frozen if necessary)

• 8-10 large lemons- zested & juiced (use a microplane zester for zesting, you will need 2-cups of juice)

• 1/2 cup agave (you may need more or less depending on the sweetness of the berries)

• 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary (if you can not find fresh, omit from recipe as you need the resin)

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 3 cups of tequila ( I highly recommend Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila Reposada, the one that comes with a cork)

• cracked ice

In a gallon size ziplock bag, place the blackberries, the lemon zest, agave, rosemary & salt. Seal bag and massage mixture bursting open the berries to release their juice. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow flavors to acquaint (or up to 12 hours in the fridge). Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, you should have about 2 cups of blackberry syrup.

to make a pitcher-combine the following

• 2 cups blackberry syrup

• 2 cups lemon juice

• 1/2-3/4 cup agave (as needed)

• 3 cups of tequila

Pour over individual glasses of ice. Garnish with a lemon twist & a sprig of rosemary.

to make an individual cocktail

• 3 oz. tequila

• 2 oz. fresh lemon juice

• 2 oz. blackberry syrup

Place ingredients in a shaker with ice & shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist & a sprig of rosemary.