Blackberry Sage Mocktail (Printable)

A juicy blackberry and aromatic sage cooler with zesty citrus and crushed ice for a refreshing summer drink.

# Components:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
02 - 4 fresh sage leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1/2 lemon, juiced

→ Sweetener

04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup, to taste

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

→ Ice

06 - 2 cups crushed ice

# Method:

01 - In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, muddle the blackberries and sage leaves together until the berries are well crushed and the sage releases its fragrance.
02 - Add the lemon juice and honey or agave syrup to the muddled mixture. Stir or shake until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
03 - Fill two glasses with crushed ice, distributing evenly.
04 - Strain the blackberry-sage mixture evenly over the ice in each glass, pressing firmly to extract maximum juice from the fruit.
05 - Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine all components.
06 - Garnish each glass with fresh sage leaves and whole blackberries. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes — no cooking required, perfect for spontaneous summer moments.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free — simply swap honey for agave syrup to keep it fully plant-based.
  • Strikingly beautiful — the deep purple hue of the blackberry juice over crushed ice makes every glass look like a work of art.
  • Light and refreshing — at just 70 calories per serving, it satisfies without weighing you down.
  • Endlessly adaptable — adjust the sweetness, swap the citrus, or add a splash of ginger ale to make it your own.
02 -
  • Muddle firmly but not aggressively — you want the blackberries fully crushed and the sage gently bruised to release its oils without turning bitter.
  • Use a fine mesh strainer and press the solids well to maximize the vibrant juice yield.
  • Taste before straining — adjust sweetness or lemon to your preference while the mixture is still in the shaker.
  • Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve the bubbles and keep the drink effervescent.
  • Serve immediately after assembling — crushed ice melts quickly, and the drink is at its best fresh from the shaker.
  • Vegans should use agave syrup instead of honey to keep this recipe fully plant-based.
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