Forest Fizz (Non-Alcoholic)

From: "Complete Home Bartender's Guide" by Salvatore Calabrese. "Imagine the juices oozing from these berries. That's what this drink tastes like."

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup fresh blueberries (handful)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh blackberries (handful)
• 6 -8  fresh raspberries
• 1⁄3 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  superfine sugar
•  club soda, to serve (blueberry or berry soda suggested)
•  fresh berries, to garnish (optional)
•  of fresh mint, to garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Place the berries in a blender with the lemon juice.
2. Sprinkle the sugar over the berries.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Strain the mixture through a nylon strainer or a fine cheesecloth into a highball glass filled with ice.
5. Top with soda. Stir.
6. Optional: Garnish with a selection of berries on a cocktail stick across the drink, and a sprig of mint on top and in the middle.
7. Serve with a straw.