Blackberry Cider Syrup 

1. To a small saucepan, add all of the syrup ingredients. Mash the blackberries a bit with a potato masher, stir and bring the berry mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, simmer on a low boil for ten minutes.  Stir frequently, so the syrup does not burn on the bottom of the pan.
2. Set a fine mesh sieve over a large glass measuring cup and carefully pour the hot syrup into the sieve to strain.  Once the mixture is strained, discard the contents of the sieve and allow the syrup to cool completely.
3. Once the syrup is cooled, proceed to make the Mystic Cocktail/Mocktail or transfer to a mason jar with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate until ready.

Sugar & Spice Rim

1. Combine the sugar and spices together and pour onto a shallow bowl or plate.
2. Using a kitchen pastry brush, brush a 2 inch square of honey on the upper side of each glass.  Dip the honey prepared part of the glass into the sugar mixture to coat.

To Make One Mystic Cocktail 

1. To a cocktail shaker, add syrup, vodka and a few cubes of ice. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
2. Add ice to the prepared glasses. Pour the mixed cocktail evenly into two glasses. 
3. Top with 1-2 oz sparkling water, until the glass is full. 

To Make One Mystic Mocktail 

1. To a cocktail shaker, add syrup, apple cider and a few cubes of ice. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
2. Add ice to the prepared glasses. Pour the mixed cocktail evenly into two glasses. 
3. Top with 1-2 oz sparkling water, until the glass is full.