Bond Berry Jazztini

Created for ZWT8 and inspired by my team, the Jammin' Jazzberries, this cocktail will knock your socks off! 'Bond' for James Bond, who prefers his martinis with vodka and shaken, not stirred. Creamy caramel vodka, shaken with strawberries and blackberries makes this a summertime fusion of flavors! This is a simple drink to make, jazzed up by the caramel vodka! You may have a hard time straining it. There is lots of yummy fruit pulp to enjoy - you know you wanna eat your drink! Time to make does not include macerating the berries. (Van Gogh makes a Dutch caramel vodka - that is what I used.) UPDATE - 8/28/12: Martinis are almost exclusively ALL ALCOHOL, so of course, they are strong - be prepared. The caramel vodka adds a subtlety and sweet smoothness that can't be matched! Stoli and Sobieski also make caramel vodkas, to name a couple. Do try to find one to use in this drink - you won't be sorry!

• Ready In: 2 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2-3  ounces  caramel flavored vodka, chilled
• 3  strawberries
• 5  blackberries
• 1  teaspoon sugar (or to taste, you may use less OR a sugar substitute)

Directions

1. Cut berries, cover in sugar and let macerate to release the berry juices. (maybe an hour or so.).
2. Add vodka, berries and 3-4 ice cubes to a shaker cup, and shake for all it's worth.
3. Strain into chilled martini glass.