Gin Fizz with Blackberries

• 1 small bunch fresh mint
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 1 scant cup (

Put the mint, cucumber, blackberries, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl. With the back of a large wooden spoon, press to bruise everything and to let the juices flow. Pour in the gin and place the bowl in a cool spot to let the flavors marry.

Strain into a pitcher, pressing as much juice out as possible; discard the solids. Divide the marinated gin among four glasses, add ice, and top up