Gran Berry Smash

Gran Gala Cocktails - http://www.grangala.com/

Ingredients & quantities:

• 4-6 mint leaves
• .5 oz simple syrup
• 3/8 oz lemon juice
• 5 medium size blackberries, crushed
• 1 oz of Gran Gala
• 2 oz Stock ‘84 VSOP Brandy

Preparation & decoration:

Gently muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and lemon juice. Add the crushed blackberries, Gran Gala, and Stock 84 brandy. Shake all with ice and finely strain into a rocks glass. Add crushed ice. Garnish with skewered blackberries and a sprig of mint.