INGREDIENTS:

• 4 blackberries
• 4 blueberries
• 2 tablespoons Nuka-Cola syrup
• 3 tablespoons Nuka-Cherry syrup
• 3 tablespoons whiskey
• Ice
• ½ cup club soda

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the blackberries and blueberries into a cocktail shaker.
2. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash the berries, releasing their juices.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of Nuka-Cola syrup and 3 tablespoons of Nuka-Cherry syrup to the shaker.
4. Pour in the 3 tablespoons of whiskey for a delightful kick.
5. Drop a handful of ice cubes into the shaker to chill and dilute the mixture.
6. Put the lid on the shaker securely and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. This helps to blend all the flavors together.
7. Position a fine-mesh strainer over 3 serving glasses filled with fresh ice.
8. Carefully pour the shaken mixture through the strainer into the glasses. This step helps remove any berry chunks, giving you a smooth cocktail.
9. Fill each glass almost to the top with the strained mixture.
10. Top off each glass with approximately ½ cup of chilled club soda. The fizziness of the club soda adds a refreshing touch to the drink.
11. Give the cocktails a gentle stir to combine the club soda with the berry-cherry mixture.
12. Your Berry Cherry Nuka-Cocktails are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them immediately while they’re perfectly chilled.

VARIATIONS:

1. Tropical Twist:
   • Replace the blackberries and blueberries with 2 slices of fresh pineapple and 2 slices of kiwi.
   • Swap the Nuka-Cola syrup with coconut cream.
   • Use coconut-flavored rum instead of whiskey.
   • Garnish with a pineapple slice and a kiwi wheel.
2. Minty Fresh Burst:
   • Muddle 4 fresh mint leaves along with the blackberries and blueberries.
   • Use Nuka-Cola Quantum syrup instead of Nuka-Cola and Nuka-Cherry syrups.
   • Add a splash of lime juice.
   • Opt for white rum instead of whiskey.
   • Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.
3. Berry Lemonade Fizz:
   • Muddle 4 blackberries and 4 raspberries.
   • Combine equal parts Nuka-Cola and lemonade syrups.
   • Add a splash of raspberry liqueur.
   • Use vodka in place of whiskey.
   • Top with lemon-lime soda instead of club soda.
   • Garnish with a lemon twist and a skewer of berries.
4. Spiced Berries Infusion:
   • Muddle the blackberries and blueberries with a pinch of ground cinnamon and a few cloves.
   • Use Nuka-Cola Quartz syrup for a unique flavor.
   • Replace the whiskey with spiced rum.
   • Top with ginger beer for added spice.
   • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a skewer of candied ginger.
5. Fruity Punch Delight:
   • Muddle 2 blackberries, 2 blueberries, and 2 strawberries.
   • Combine Nuka-Cola and Nuka-Cherry syrups with a splash of orange juice.
   • Add a shot of light rum.
   • Use lemon-lime soda in place of club soda.
   • Garnish with a strawberry slice and an orange twist.
6. Citrus Fusion Cooler:
   • Muddle 2 blackberries and 2 blueberries with the zest of ½ lemon and ½ orange.
   • Mix Nuka-Cola and Nuka-Cherry syrups with a splash of grapefruit juice.
   • Opt for tequila instead of whiskey.
   • Top with citrus-flavored sparkling water.
   • Garnish with a twist of lemon and orange peel.
7. Cozy Winter Blend:
   • Muddle the blackberries and blueberries with a small piece of fresh ginger.
   • Use Nuka-Cola Quartz syrup with a splash of cranberry juice.
   • Replace the whiskey with bourbon for warmth.
   • Top with warm apple cider instead of club soda.
   • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a skewer of cranberries.