Description
A refreshing and vibrant Sparkling Blackberry Bramble Mocktail, featuring fresh blackberries muddled with lemon juice and simple syrup, shaken over ice, and topped with crisp club soda. This mocktail is perfect for a light, fruity, and sparkling drink without alcohol, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mocktail Base
- ¼ cup blackberries (about 6 berries, fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ounce simple syrup
For Topping and Garnish
- 3 ounces club soda (adjust as needed or preferred)
- Garnishes as desired: lemon twist or lemon slice, fresh blackberries, herbs such as rosemary or mint
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh or thawed blackberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Muddle the Berries: Using a muddler or the end of a spoon, gently muddle the blackberries into the liquids to release their vibrant juice and flavor.
- Shake: Add a scoop of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until very cold and well mixed.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice to keep the drink chilled without overpowering pulp.
- Top Off: Carefully top off the glass with 3 ounces of club soda, adjusting the amount to your taste preference for fizziness.
- Garnish: Finish the mocktail by garnishing with a lemon twist or slice, additional fresh blackberries, and/or a sprig of rosemary or mint for an aromatic touch.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch but may alter the taste slightly.
- Simple syrup can be easily made at home by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over heat and cooling before use.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup based on your desired sweetness level.
- Frozen blackberries should be thawed and drained of excess water to prevent diluting the mocktail.
- For a more intense blackberry flavor, add additional muddled blackberries or use blackberry puree.
- This mocktail is best served immediately to maintain the sparkling texture of the club soda.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Mocktail, Non-Alcoholic Drinks
- Method: Muddling, Shaking, Straining
- Cuisine: American, Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blackberry mocktail, bramble mocktail, sparkling blackberry drink, non-alcoholic cocktail, refreshing summer drink
