I’ve hit on a new steamy summer romance: Wayward Order–Depth Charge from Wayward Distillation House. Brewed using espresso, cacao nibs, cold-pressed coffee, and just a splash of BC honey, this small-batch liqueur has only 33 per cent of the sweetness of traditional coffee liqueurs, and a rich, sophisticated flavour. Paired with fresh blackberries gleaned from your backyard, this Blackberry Espresso Cobbler tastes just like chocolate-dipped berries (but more refreshing) and is perfect for making it through those long summer nights or lazy summer mornings that are destined to follow. 

BLACKBERRY ESPRESSO COBBLER
Serves 1

½ cup fresh blackberries
1 shot freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice*
¾ shot agave syrup
1 shot Wayward Order–Depth Charge
ice (crushed or cubed)

To serve: 2 blackberries, lemon wedge, and a straw

Place the blackberries, lemon juice, agave syrup, and Depth Charge in a Mason jar or cocktail shaker. Muddle thoroughly until the berries are a juicy pulp. Strain into a measuring cup through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any seeds or pulp. Fill a rocks glass with ice, and pour the strained liquid over top. Garnish with 2 fresh blackberries, a lemon wedge, and a straw. Slurp!

*Substitute half regular lemon juice and half fresh squeezed orange juice if Meyers are unavailable.

By Kristy Gardner - SheEats.ca