Saskatoon & Lime Whisky Lemonade

When summer gives you saskatoons, make whisky lemonade.

(serves 4 to 5)

• 2 cups fresh or frozen saskatoons
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
• 4 oz whisky
• 3 oz lemonade
• 3 oz club soda
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• Sparkling wine (to taste)
• Sprigs of basil and wedges of lime (to garnish)

Add the saskatoons, sugar and pomegranate juice to a medium-sized pot, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press the softened berries and syrup through a sieve or a food mill. Place the collected syrup in a pitcher, and place in the fridge to chill.

To the chilled pitcher with syrup, add the whisky, lemonade, club soda, lemon juice and lime juice. Stir, and pour into 4 or 5 glasses filled with ice. Top with a splash of sparkling wine, and garnish with a sprig of basil and a wedge of lime.