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Refreshing Blackberry Sage Smash Mocktail

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A light and flavorful homemade mocktail featuring fresh blackberries and fragrant sage, perfect for a refreshing summer drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh blackberries (about 150 grams)
  • 6–8 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup (15 ml)
  • 3/4 cup sparkling water (180 ml)
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: lemon wheel or blackberries for garnish
  • Optional: a pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the blackberries and sage leaves under cold water and pat dry. Juice the lemon and set aside the sparkling water and simple syrup.
  2. In a sturdy mixing glass, place the blackberries and sage leaves. Gently muddle them together using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, crushing the berries enough to release their juice and aroma without turning them into a pulp. Lightly bruise the sage leaves.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of simple syrup. Stir gently to combine and let the flavors meld for about 30 seconds.
  4. Fill a highball or Collins glass to the top with ice cubes.
  5. Strain the muddled blackberry and sage mixture over the ice using a fine-mesh strainer if a smoother drink is preferred.
  6. Top off the glass with about 3/4 cup (180 ml) of chilled sparkling water. Gently stir to combine without losing the fizz.
  7. Garnish with a lemon wheel or a few fresh blackberries and optionally a small sprig of sage. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not over-muddle the berries and sage to avoid bitterness and excessive seeds. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Keep sparkling water ice-cold to preserve fizz. Strain for a smoother drink or pour all for a rustic feel. Adjust sweetness to taste depending on berry ripeness.

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Keywords: blackberry, sage, mocktail, summer drink, refreshing, homemade, non-alcoholic, easy, simple syrup, lemon juice

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