Description
A vibrant, tart, and sweet alcohol-free summer drink made with fresh blackberries, mint, lemon juice, and sparkling water. It is ready in under 10 minutes and perfect for parties or hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (300g)
- 1 large handful fresh mint leaves (about 20 leaves)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (120ml)
- 2–4 tablespoons honey or simple syrup (30-60ml)
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water (480ml)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: extra mint sprigs, lemon wheels, whole blackberries
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the blackberries. Place them in a large bowl or pitcher bottom along with the fresh mint leaves.
- Gently muddle the blackberries and mint together until the berries break down and release their juices, creating a purple puree with specks of green. Avoid pulverizing the mint to prevent bitterness.
- Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the berry mixture and add the honey or simple syrup.
- Stir thoroughly to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lemon juice as needed.
- Fill highball glasses with ice cubes.
- Spoon a generous amount (1/4 to 1/2 cup) of the blackberry-mint mash into the bottom of each glass.
- Top with cold club soda or sparkling water, pouring gently to preserve carbonation.
- Stir gently to combine flavors.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint, a lemon wheel, and/or extra blackberries.
- Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
For a smoother drink, simmer blackberries with water and sugar to make a syrup and strain out solids. The blackberry-mint mash can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not store the mixed drink with soda water as it will go flat. Use ripe berries for best flavor and keep soda water cold to maintain fizz.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 20
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: blackberry lemonade, mocktail, summer drinks, alcohol-free, mint lemonade, sparkling drink, easy recipes, party drinks