Blackberry Sage Lemonade Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing drink combines sweet blackberries with aromatic sage and tart lemon for a sophisticated non-alcoholic beverage perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large pitcher (32 oz or larger)
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Tall glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 8-10 fresh sage leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 3/4 cup honey or simple syrup
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Extra blackberries and sage leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the blackberries and sage leaves.
- Place blackberries in the pitcher and muddle them gently to release their juice.
- Heat honey and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat until honey dissolves.
- Add sage leaves to the warm honey mixture and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the honey-sage mixture and let it cool completely.
- Add lemon juice and remaining cold water to the muddled blackberries.
- Pour in the cooled honey-sage mixture and stir well.
- Strain the mixture to remove berry seeds and pulp.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh blackberries and sage leaves.