The Mixed Berry Splash: An Easy Berry Mocktail Recipe for Any Occasion
A fizzy, jewel-toned mixed berry mocktail made with whatever berries you have. Fresh or frozen, five minutes, absolutely worth pouring for a crowd.
Equipment
- 1 Tall or rocks glass
- 1 Fine mesh strainer essential for a clear beautiful drink
- 1 Muddler or small blender
- 1 Large ice cube tray
Ingredients
- ½ cup mixed berries strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry — fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 aw honey or simple syrup
- 5 oz premium sparkling water chilled
- A few large ice cubes
- 1 fresh strawberry or sprig of mint garnish
Instructions
- Muddle or blend berries with lemon juice and honey until fully broken down.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into your glass, pressing to extract all the juice.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.
- Tilt the glass and pour sparkling water slowly down the inside edge. Do not stir.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry or mint sprig and serve immediately.
Notes
Don't skip the straining step — it's what makes the drink clear and beautiful rather than cloudy. Frozen berries release more juice and give a deeper color than fresh. Simple syrup dissolves more easily than honey when working with cold ingredients.
