Vibrant Purple Mint Mocktail – Festive Winter Sipper

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup blackberry juice (store-bought or homemade)
• • ⅞ cup fresh lime juice (about 3–4 limes)
• • ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • 10–12 fresh mint leaves
• • ⅞ cup sparkling water
• • Ice cubes
• • Edible silver dust (optional, for garnish)
• • Lime wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup sugar with ¼ cup water. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely (about 3 minutes). Let cool.

2. 2

   In a shaker, gently muddle 10–12 fresh mint leaves with a muddler to release their aroma. Avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness.

3. 3

   Add blackberry juice, lime juice, and cooled simple syrup to the shaker with muddled mint. Shake well for 15 seconds to blend flavors.

4. 4

   Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. For a festive touch, lightly dust the rim with edible silver dust using a small brush.

5. 5

   Strain the mocktail mixture into the prepared glass. Top with sparkling water and a fresh mint leaf or lime wedge garnish.