Blackberry, Aperol, Mint & Rum: Adriatic Dream

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Yes, I have found the perfect summer cocktail. Tis true!

Here is how our Saturday's typically go. I immediately steal the personal journal section from the Wall Street Journal, read up on style, seasonal recipes and wine. Then I head to the food store, stock up on ingredients, and set out to whip up said recipes over the remains of the weekend.

Husband is used to it. And I think quite likes the arrangement, even if it means sharing his WSJ.

This cocktail was part of one of these weekend editions. In fact, this one recipe was part of a summer cocktail guide we have been working our way through all season (and I highly recommend you do so as well). Check out the guide here.

This has evolved into our go to cocktail of the summer, substituting what ever fruit we have on hand. Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries all work well. The strawberry is a less fruity flavor, the blackberry, very fruity and the blueberry? Don't try it, it tastes like nothing!

What has been your go-to cocktail of the summer?