Adding to their growing portfolio of flavored vodkas, (and proving they still don't have spell check over there), Stoli has introduced their newest infusion, Stoli Blakberi.

Made with natural blackberries married to their traditional Russian vodka, Stoli says its newest flavor's taste and aroma make it perfect for using in the many new "herbal" cocktails that call for ingredients like basil, sage, mint and lavender, that sound strange, but are gaining popularity.

If you want something unusual and don't mind some herb in your drink (which tastes better than it sounds), here are a few that are great for starting off the summer. More can be found at stoli.com.

Blakberi Blues (pictured)
2 parts Stoli Blakberi
1 part Stoli Blueberi
1 part cranberry juice
1 part simple syrup Splash of raspberry liqueur
Squeeze of lemon
Sage to taste
Muddle sage. Combine with ingredients, shake vigorously over ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with one blueberry, one blackberry and sage.


B&B (Blakberi & Basil)
1 part Stoli Blakberi
Top off with Italian sparkling lemonade
Basil to taste
Muddle basil with Stoli Blakberi in a tall glass. Serve on rocks and top off with Italian sparkling lemonade. Garnish with additional basil leaves. A great option for warm-weather pitcher drinks.

Mint Summer Night
2 parts Stoli Blakberi
1 part fresh cucumber juice
Splash of simple syrup
Mint leaves to taste
Muddle mint leaves and shake ingredients over ice. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with sprig of mint and thin slices of cucumber.