Name: Blackberry Mint Sparkler
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 5 mint leaves (plus 4 more for garnish); 1 1/3 cup blackberries; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 cups sparkling water or club soda

Blackberry Mint Sparkler

This refreshing and delicious beverage was inspired by the mojito but contains no alcohol. Allow kids to smash the berries and assemble drinks.

CourseBeverages
CuisineAmerican

Blackberry Mint Sparkler

This refreshing and delicious beverage was inspired by the mojito but contains no alcohol. Allow kids to smash the berries and assemble drinks.

CourseBeverages
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
5 mint leaves plus 4 more for garnish
1 1/3 cup blackberries
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups sparkling water or club soda

Servings:

Instructions

In a pot, heat water and sugar until boiling. Add 5 mint leaves, reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Set aside to cool, allowing mint to steep. Strain out mint when mixture has cooled.
To make individual drinks: Place 1/3 cup of blackberries in a glass with 1/2 tablespoon of lime juice and smash with a spoon. Add 1/2 cup of the cooled mint syrup and top with 1/2 cup of sparkling water or club soda. Add a few ice cubes, garnish with a mint leaf and serve immediately.

Recipe Credits:

Juliana Goodwin

Share this Recipe