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Lemon Blackberry Fizz Mocktail

Lemon Blackberry Fizz Mocktail

This sophisticated mocktail combines muddled blackberries with homemade thyme simple syrup and bright lemon juice, topped with lemon-lime sparkling water. The earthy, floral notes of thyme pair beautifully with sweet-tart blackberries for an unexpectedly elegant drink. 
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Calories: 78
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

FOR EACH MOCKTAIL:
  • 1 generous handful fresh blackberries about 6-8 berries
  • 20 ml thyme simple syrup about 4 tsp or 1.5 tbsp
  • Juice of ½ lemon about 1.5 tbsp, fresh only
  • 2 handfuls ice cubes about 1-1.5 cups – Polar Cubes or regular
  • Lemon & lime sparkling water to top up about 4-6 oz or 120-180ml
GARNISH:
  • Fresh blackberries skewered on cocktail pick
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Lemon wheel optional
FOR THYME SIMPLE SYRUP (makes about 1.5 cups, enough for 12+ drinks):
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4-5 fresh thyme sprigs

Method
 

  1. To make the thyme syrup, heat equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until dissolved, bring to a brief boil, then remove from heat.
  2. Add fresh thyme sprigs, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain, cool, and refrigerate until needed.
  3. In a glass, muddle blackberries, thyme syrup, and fresh lemon juice until the berries release all their juice.
  4. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  5. Slowly pour in lemon-lime sparkling water until the glass is full.
  6. Stir gently once or twice to combine without losing the fizz.
  7. Garnish with blackberries, thyme sprigs, or a lemon wheel if desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition per mocktail (using thyme simple syrup):
Calories: 78 | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 15mg | Vitamin K: 18mcg | Potassium: 95mg