Blackberry Sage Cooler Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing drink mixes fresh blackberries and garden sage with sparkling water for a sweet and herbal non-alcoholic beverage.
Equipment
- Large muddler or wooden spoon
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall glasses
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 8-10 fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup simple syrup
- 2 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Extra blackberries and sage leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Add blackberries and sage leaves to the cocktail shaker. Muddle until the berries release their juice.
- Pour in the lime juice and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into tall glasses filled with ice. Top each glass with sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine. Garnish with fresh blackberries and sage leaves.
Notes
Store any leftover mixture in the fridge for up to 2 days without the sparkling water.
Fresh berries work best, but frozen blackberries can work in a pinch. Thaw them first.
Adjust the simple syrup amount based on the sweetness of the berries.
Make a sugar-free version by replacing simple syrup with a natural sweetener.
This recipe makes 4 servings.