Let’s make a blackberry basil cocktail, simply made with fresh or frozen blackberries, Prosecco wine. optionally you add elderflower liqueur also. This sparkling cocktail perfect for summer.
Ingredients for this Recipe :
- 8-10 large fresh or frozen blackberries
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, torn
- 1/4 cup honey, preferably local
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 oz. Elderflower liqueur (optional)
- 1 [ 750 ml ] bottle Prosecco, chilled
- Garnish: (optional) – Fresh blackberries and Sprigs of fresh basil
How to Make Blackberry Basil Cocktail :
Step One:
Add the blackberries, basil, honey, and water to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is heated through and starts to thicken, approximately 4-5 minutes. Gently press on blackberries while heating to release juices.
Step Two:
Remove from heat and strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove solids. Reserve remaining liquid and set aside to cool.
Step Three:
If using, divide the Elderflower liqueur among four champagne flutes, along with a drizzle of the blackberry simple syrup. Finish by topping off each glass with some chilled Prosecco.
Step Four:
Garnish each glass with 2-3 fresh blackberries and a sprig of fresh basil, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!
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Sparkling Blackberry Basil Cocktail
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Loading...Sparkling summer cocktail made with blackberries, Prosecco, and Elderflower liqueur. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8-10 large fresh or frozen blackberries
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, torn
- 1/4 cup honey, preferably local
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 oz. Elderflower liqueur (optional)
- 1 [750 ml] bottle Prosecco, chilled
- Garnish: (optional)
- Fresh blackberries
- Sprigs of fresh basil
Instructions
Add the blackberries, basil, honey, and water to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is heated through and starts to thicken, approximately 4-5 minutes. Gently press on blackberries while heating to release juices.
Remove from heat and strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove solids. Reserve remaining liquid and set aside to cool.
If using, divide the Elderflower liqueur among four champagne flutes, along with a drizzle of the blackberry simple syrup. Finish by topping off each glass with some chilled Prosecco.
Garnish each glass with 2-3 fresh blackberries and a sprig of fresh basil, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!
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