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Blackberry Shrub Mocktail

A memorable trendy beverage that will impress all your guests.
Course Drinks
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Inactive Time 2 days
Servings 3 (click to scale)
Calories

Equipment

  • cheese cloth

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup blackberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 each fresh rosemary stem, chopped
  • 3 slices blood orange
  • 5 each blackberries
  • 3 each fresh rosemary stems, ~3 in. each
  • 1/2 liter club soda
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Instructions

  • SHRUB PREP -Mash fresh blackberries with sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow fruits to expel juices. Stir in vinegar. Cover and let steep on the counter covered for 2 days. Stir occasionally. Strain out solids with a cheese cloth.
  • SIMPLE SYRUP PREP -Combine ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup water, and rosemary in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Let cool for 10-15. Strain out the rosemary and store in the refrigerator.
  • ASSEMBLY -Right before serving in an 8 fl oz size glass, add Ice, 2 TBSP blackberry shrub, 1 TBSP rosemary simple syrup (adjust for sweetness),4-6 fl oz seltzer or soda water, dash orange bitters, garnish with half slice blood orange on side of glass and 3 in rosemary stem skewered with 2 blackberries.