Ingredients

1 C. sugar
1 C. water
1 C. fresh mint leaves
4 C. blackberries or dewberries
1 C. red burgundy wine
lemon juice (optional. )
additional berries
for garnish

Cooking Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes to make a mint flavored simple syrup. Strain, discarding mint leaves, and cool. In a food processor, coarsely puree the berries. Turn into a bowl and stir in the wine and mint syrup. Taste and add lemon juice if you prefer a tarter flavor. Pour the liquid into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions until firm. Garnish with additional berries.
 
 
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