The Twin Cities Berry Botanical

Name: The Twin Cities Berry Botanical
Prep time: PT5Mutes
Total time: PT5Mutes
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh red raspberries; 8-10 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 ounce simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water); 6 ounces premium tonic water, chilled; 1 cup crushed ice

A refreshing Minneapolis-inspired zero-proof recipe featuring fresh raspberries, mint, and tonic water. Perfect for crisp, botanical alcohol-free sipping.

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

A tall glass of red raspberry mocktail with crushed ice, fresh mint leaves, and bubbles from tonic water.

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh red raspberries
8-10 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
6 ounces premium tonic water, chilled
1 cup crushed ice

Instructions

1. Place the fresh raspberries and mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass.
2. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the berries and mint until the fruit is crushed and fragrant.
3. Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mixture.
4. Fill the glass to the brim with crushed ice, ensuring the berry mixture is distributed throughout.
5. Slowly top with the chilled tonic water to maintain the carbonation.
6. Stir gently from the bottom to integrate the flavors without losing the fizz.

Category: pro-football-city-mocktails

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