Blackberry Lemon Mocktail
A refreshing and vibrant mocktail bursting with the flavors of fresh blackberries and tangy lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup simple syrup (or to taste)
- 2 cups sparkling water chilled
- 0.5 cup ice cubes
- 4 sprigs fresh mint for garnish
- 0.5 each lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small saucepan, combine 0.5 cup of blackberries with simple syrup. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries have softened and released their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Mash the berries slightly with a fork.
- Strain the blackberry syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool.
- In a pitcher, combine the cooled blackberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining 0.5 cup of blackberries.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blackberry-lemon mixture into each glass, filling about halfway.
- Top off each glass with chilled sparkling water.
- Garnish each mocktail with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice.
Notes
Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your desired sweetness. For a more intense blackberry flavor, muddle a few extra berries directly in the glass before adding the liquid.