Valentine's Day Blackberry Cocktail Recipe
Nothing says celebration quite like a sparkling cocktail. This Valentine’s day cocktail is a muddled blackberry and mint champagne (or prosecco) that is simple to make yet feels extra special.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
Blackberry Cocktail or Mocktail
- 6 ounces blackberries ,fresh
- 12 mint leaves ,fresh
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup* see note for homemade recipe
- Prosecco for a cocktail or club soda ,soda water, or sparkling water for mocktail
- Extra blackberries .mint, and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- In each 12 oz old fashioned glass, place 6 blackberries, 6 mint leaves, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 4 tablespoons simple syrup.
- Muddle the blackberries and mint to extract all the flavors using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.
- Fill the glasses with ice, add ⅔ cup champagne or prosecco for a cocktail (club soda for a mocktail) and stir gently.
- Garnish with extra blackberries, mint leaves, and lime slices. Enjoy!
Notes
Note: Create your own homemade simple syrup by bringing 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar (white or raw) to a boil. Stir until the sugar dissolves, remove from heat, and let cool completely.