A summer cocktail (from experimenting while here) that I had to capture in print: ginger beer + muddled blackberries + simple syrup + vodka (or rum, taste-tested and approved) + lime juice = enjoy! :-)
ps one additional ingredient that improves the everyday gin & tonic, lavender simple syrup basics.

Mmmmm. I remember tasting genuine ginger beer in Bermuda. Looks like a keeper for next summer!
I love that Australian ginger beer too – what is that brand? Not coming to mind but there’s a kangaroo on the front. Mmmmm!