Blackberry Basil Lemon Lavender Mocktail
A refreshing and sophisticated botanical mocktail featuring fresh blackberries, aromatic basil, and a homemade lavender simple syrup. Perfect for any summer gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Muddled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
3-5 fresh basil leaves
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz lavender simple syrup
1/2 cup sparkling water
Ice cubes
Garnish: Blackberries, lemon slices, basil sprig
Instructions
1. Muddle blackberries and basil in a shaker.
2. Add lemon juice and lavender syrup.
3. Fill with ice and shake well.
4. Strain into an ice-filled glass.
5. Top with sparkling water.
6. Stir gently and garnish with berries and basil.
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender for the syrup.
Substitute honey for a natural sweetener alternative.
For a slushy version, blend with ice instead of shaking.