Empire Spice & Berry

Name: Empire Spice & Berry
Prep time: PT5Mutes
Total time: PT5Mutes
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh blackberries; 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 3/4 oz spicy ginger syrup; 4 oz sparkling mineral water; 1 sprig of fresh thyme; Ice cubes

Discover the Empire Spice & Berry, a sophisticated zero-proof recipe featuring blackberry, ginger, and lemon for a bold, refreshing taste.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

A tall glass of deep purple blackberry and ginger mocktail garnished with thyme.

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1 oz fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz spicy ginger syrup
4 oz sparkling mineral water
1 sprig of fresh thyme
Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Place the blackberries and ginger syrup in a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker.
2. Muddle the berries thoroughly until they are completely broken down and combined with the syrup.
3. Add the fresh lemon juice and a handful of ice to the shaker.
4. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to chill and aerate the mixture.
5. Double strain the mixture into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice to remove berry seeds.
6. Top with sparkling mineral water and stir gently to combine.
7. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and a single blackberry for an aromatic finish.

Category: pro-football-city-mocktails

Tags: city-inspired mocktail, football watch party, zero-proof drink, zero-proof, mocktail, spicy, refreshing