# List of Ingredients:
→ Blackberry Syrup
01 - ½ cup fresh blackberries
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - ¼ cup water
04 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ Charcoal Base
05 - ¼ tsp food-grade activated charcoal powder
06 - 1 cup cold sparkling water
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tsp agave syrup, to taste
→ Garnish & Assembly
09 - Crushed ice
10 - Blackberries, for garnish
11 - Lemon or lime wheels, for garnish
12 - Fresh mint sprigs, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine blackberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, gently mashing berries, for 3 to 4 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, then strain through a fine sieve. Discard solids and allow syrup to cool.
02 - Fill two tall glasses with crushed ice. In a small pitcher, stir together sparkling water, activated charcoal, lime juice, and agave syrup until charcoal dissolves and mixture is uniformly black. Pour the charcoal base over ice, filling glasses about three quarters full. Slowly layer 2 tablespoons of blackberry syrup over the back of a spoon into each glass to create distinct layering.
03 - Top each glass with fresh blackberries, a lemon or lime wheel, and mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.
