Drink of the Week: 4th of July Edition

Ingredients

• 3 cups blackberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup Simple Syrup (http://www.marthastewart.com/284130/simple-syrup)
• 1/2 cup white grape juice
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Ice, for serving (optional)
• Seltzer or sparkling wine, chilled
• Patriotic fruit skewers, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Place blackberries, raspberries, simple syrup, grape juice, and lemon juice in the jar of a blender; puree until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids.
2. Fill 8 Collins glasses with ice, if using. Divide mixture evenly between glasses; top with seltzer or wine and serve immediately garnished with fruit skewers, if desired.