Sparkling Blackberry Bramble Mocktail
This Sparkling Blackberry Bramble Mocktail is a delicious red non-alcoholic drink recipe highlighting fresh fruit. Blackberries with lemon and bubbles, perfect for spring or summer, baby shower, or party.
Equipment
- Shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger or measuring spoons
Ingredients
- ¼ cup blackberries (about 6 berries) (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 3 ounces club soda as needed or preferred
- garnishes as desired a lemon twist or lemon slice, fresh blackberries, and/or herbs such as rosemary or mint
Instructions
- In the shaker combine the blackberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Muddle the berries into the liquids using a muddler or end of a spoon.
- Add a scoop of ice and shake until very cold, approximately 30 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top off with the club soda.
- Garnish as desired with berries, lemon, or rosemary sprig.
Notes
A traditional bramble cocktail uses less simple syrup, but we are adding more here to balance out the tartness of the fresh fruit.
I like to use Rosemary Simple Syrup to bring the earthy flavor that gin would traditionally bring.