Blackberry Bramble Cocktail

PREPARATION

(Blackberry Simple Syrup)
1. Heat 1/2 cup water in a pan, add 1/2 sugar and stirring very occasionally with a wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar.
2. Add 1/2 cup blackberries, bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat.
3. Allow the syrup to cool, covered, for at least 20 minutes.
4. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer.

(Cocktail)
1. Pour 4 ounces gin, 1 ounce lemon juice, 2 ounces blackberry simple syrup, 1 ounce blackberry liqueur in a shaker and shake well to combine.
2. Fill the glass with crushed ice, pour the cocktail mixture in it.
3. Garnish with blackberry and lemon slice.
4. Serve.