Sparkling Blackberry Basil Cocktail

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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Beverage – American

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 5 minutes – Total Time: 15 minutes

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

1

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.

2

Remove from heat and strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove solids. Reserve remaining liquid and set aside to cool.

3

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.

4

Garnish each glass with 2-3 fresh blackberries and a sprig of fresh basil, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!