Make Blackberry Syrup - makes 3 cups

1. Place berries, sugar and water in a saucepan and stir to mix. Add vanilla extract (optional)
2. Place on stovetop and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 15-20 minutes (mixture does not thicken)
3. Remove from heat and let cool
4. Strain into a jar or squeeze bottle that has a cap to cover when not in use (syrup is good for 2 weeks)

Make Cocktail

1. Add 1 oz of blackberry syrup to a champagne flute
2. Slowly top with Prosecco sparkling wine (or ginger ale). (Sparkling wines or ginger ale will fizz up quickly, so do add slowly!)
3. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with a whole blackberry