Season's sippings

Blackberry Caipirinha
$7
Highland Kitchen
150 Highland Ave.
Union Square — Somerville

In the mix:
Juice of a whole fresh lime
Sprigs of mint
1 oz. Cachaça
¼ oz. Mathilde Framboise
1 oz. simple syrup
Served over ice and garnished with a whole blackberry.

"Mojitos are becoming so popular, we wanted to give it a twist — the blackberry brandy gives the drink a wintry smokiness that balances the lime," says bar manager Michael O'Donovan.

Fun fact: The caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil.

Bottom line: Unique and vibrant, this may be the closest you'll get to Rio de Janeiro in Somerville.

(Chris Brook/Boston.com)
Blackberry Caipirinha $7 Highland Kitchen 150 Highland Ave. Union Square — Somerville In the mix: Juice of a whole fresh lime Sprigs of mint 1 oz. Cachaça ¼ oz. Mathilde Framboise 1 oz. simple syrup Served over ice and garnished with a whole blackberry. 'Mojitos are becoming so popular, we wanted to give it a twist — the blackberry brandy gives the drink a wintry smokiness that balances the lime,' says bar manager Michael O'Donovan. Fun fact: The caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil. Bottom line: Unique and vibrant, this may be the closest you'll get to Rio de Janeiro in Somerville.