The Chef
DALE DEGROFF of Blackbird (closed)

Servings
Serves one.

Ingredients
1 and 1/2 ounces Marie Brizard blackberry liqueur
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup

Garnish:
Mixed marinated berries

Simple syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water

Mixing Instructions
Shake all the ingredients with 1 ounce water and ice. Strain into a highball glass three-quarters filled with crushed ice. Garnish with 1 heaping tablespoon marinated mixed berries and serve with a straw.

Garnish:
For 1 pint of blueberries, strawberries, and black and red raspberries, steep for 3 hours in 2 teaspoons brandy, 4 teaspoons Cointreau, and 2 tablespoons sugar

Simple syrup:
Shake sugar and water together in a bottle. Use once sugar has dissolved. Will keep in the refrigerator for several days.