Blackberry Thyme Sparkler: Simple & Elegant 1-Minute Mocktail
A sophisticated and refreshing mocktail, the Blackberry Thyme Sparkler is perfect for special occasions. It combines the sweet tartness of blackberries with the aromatic notes of thyme, creating an elegant non-alcoholic beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Muddling and Shaking
- Cuisine: Modern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until dissolved, then cooled)
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh blackberries and thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Gently muddle the fresh blackberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Add the thyme sprigs, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Secure the lid and shake well until the outside of the shaker is chilled.
- Double strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and a sprig of thyme.
Notes
- For a less sweet drink, reduce the amount of simple syrup.
- If you don’t have fresh thyme, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme, but fresh is recommended for best flavor.
- Ensure your sparkling water is well-chilled for maximum fizziness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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