Highland Heather — Scotland

Name: Highland Heather — Scotland
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 fresh blackberries; 0.75 oz heather honey (or dark wildflower honey); 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 1 small sprig fresh rosemary; 3 oz ginger beer (non-alcoholic); Ice cubes; Blackberries and rosemary sprig, for garnish

A deep purple blackberry and heather honey drink inspired by the Scottish Highlands. Perfect for World Cup 2026.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 8 min | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Highland Heather Scottish mocktail — deep purple blackberry and heather honey drink

Ingredients

6 fresh blackberries
0.75 oz heather honey (or dark wildflower honey)
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 small sprig fresh rosemary
3 oz ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
Ice cubes
Blackberries and rosemary sprig, for garnish

Instructions

In a shaker, muddle the blackberries with honey and lemon juice until fully broken down.
Add the rosemary sprig and ice. Shake for 10 seconds.
Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Top with ginger beer and stir gently once.
Garnish with 2-3 fresh blackberries and a small rosemary sprig.
Serve immediately — the deep purple color is dramatic and beautiful.

Category: world-cup-2026

Tags: scotland, world-cup, blackberry, heather, honey, purple, highland, rosemary