Blackberry Lemon Mocktail
A refreshing and vibrant Blackberry Lemon Mocktail perfect for warm days, combining tart lemons and sweet blackberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water (sparkling or still)
- Ice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the blackberries by rinsing them under cold water.
- Muddle the blackberries in a medium bowl until they break down into a thickish puree.
- Mix in lemon juice and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
- Combine with water, stirring gently to mix without losing bubbles if using sparkling water.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve in a glass filled with ice, garnished with mint leaves and whole blackberries.
Notes
For a slushy version, blend all ingredients with ice. Adjust sweetness to taste, and feel free to experiment with other fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, blackberry, lemon, refreshing drink, summer beverage