Blackberry Sage Summer Cooler (Print)

A bright summer drink blending blackberry, sage, citrus, and crushed ice for a refreshing boost.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Instructions:

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 aromatic oils.
02 - Add the lemon juice and honey or agave syrup. Stir or shake until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
03 - Fill two glasses with crushed ice.
04 - Strain the blackberry-sage mixture evenly over the ice in each glass, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
05 - Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish each glass with extra sage leaves and a few whole blackberries. Serve immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Vibrant and refreshing summer flavors.
  • Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
  • Fully Vegan and Gluten-Free.
  • Sophisticated non-alcoholic alternative for any occasion.
02 -
  • If you like a sweeter beverage, increase the amount of honey or agave syrup to your preference.
  • To keep the recipe strictly vegan, ensure you use agave syrup instead of honey.
  • Check the labels on your sparkling water for any additives if you have specific sensitivities.
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