Naturipe Blackberry Sparkling Cocktail

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7 MINUTES | Serves 1
IDEAL FOR: Beverage

This stunning, dark-hued cocktail is a simple, refreshing blend that balances the tart-sweet flavor of fresh Naturipe Blackberries with bright lime and cool mint. It’s a stunning, easy-to-make signature drink for the holidays. The beautiful layered color guarantees a showstopping presentation.

INGREDIENTS

  • For the Cocktail (Per Serving)
  • ½ cup fresh Naturipe Blackberries, plus 4-5 extra for garnish
  • 2 fresh mint sprigs (about 8-10 leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup (see Chef's Tip below)
  • 2 oz white rum or vodka (substitute with club soda for mocktail)
  • 3-4 oz sparkling water or club soda
  • Crushed ice
  • For the Simple Syrup (Optional, for easy batching)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Muddle the Fruit: In a sturdy cocktail glass, combine the ½ cup of Naturipe Blackberries, the mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup. Gently muddle (crush) the ingredients 5-6 times to release the blackberry juice and mint oils. Do not over-muddle the mint, or it will become bitter.
  2. Add Alcohol: Pour in the 2 oz of rum or vodka (if using).
  3. Fill and Top: Fill the glass nearly to the top with crushed ice. Top with the sparkling water or club soda until the glass is full.
  4. Garnish: Stir gently to combine the layers. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and 3-4 extra whole Naturipe Blackberries on top of the ice.

Chef’s Tip:

To make simple syrup: Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar is dissolved, then cool completely before use.

For an even richer, deeper flavor, you can make a blackberry simple syrup by heating the simple syrup with 1/4 cup of blackberries, straining, and then cooling.

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