1 c  Sugar
1 c  Water
1 c  Fresh mint leaves
4 c  Blackberries or dewberries
1 c  Red Burgundy wine
Lemon juice (optl.)
Additional berries
-- for garnish

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint. Bring to a boil,
then simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes to
make a mint-flavored simple syrup. Strain, discarding mint leaves, and
cool. In a food processor, coarsely puree the berries. Turn into a bowl and
stir in the wine and mint syrup. Taste and add lemon juice if you prefer a
tarter flavor. Pour the liquid into an ice cream maker and freeze according
to manufacturers directions until firm. Garnish with additional berries.
Yield: 1 1/2 quarts.