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Non-Alcoholic Berry Smash
Ingredients
Step by step process
Mint Syrup
- 1
The key to a great berry smash is a fragrant mint syrup. Pour the cane sugar into a small saucepan, add water, and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 2
Remove from heat, drop the rinsed mint sprigs into the hot syrup, and let steep for at least 10 minutes until the syrup cools and develops a strong herbal aroma.
- 3
Remove the mint from the syrup and pour it into a small bottle or jar for easy measuring into drinks.
Preparing the Fruit
- 4
Rinse the raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries under cold running water. Let them drain on a kitchen towel so they do not dilute the drink.
- 5
Hull the strawberries and cut larger pieces into quarters so they are easier to muddle.
- 6
Cut one lime into wedges and squeeze out the juice. Slice the second lime into thin rounds to use as glass garnishes.
Assembling the Cocktail
- 7
Divide the berries evenly among four tall glasses, setting aside a few raspberries for the final garnish.
- 8
Add about a tablespoon of mint syrup to each glass, then squeeze in one to two tablespoons of fresh lime juice. Adjust to taste.
- 9
Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the fruit with the syrup and lime. It should release its juices but still leave visible pieces.
- 10
Fill the glasses with crushed ice almost to the rim and stir briefly with a spoon to blend the flavors and chill the drink quickly.
- 11
Top with chilled sparkling water so it fizzes up to the rim, then gently stir from top to bottom.
Serving
- 12
Garnish each cocktail with a sprig of fresh mint, a lime slice notched onto the rim, and a few whole raspberries on top.
- 13
Serve immediately with a straw while the drink is still cold and the sparkling water is still fizzing.
More tips:
If you do not have fresh berries, frozen mixed berries work just fine. Let them thaw for about 10 minutes so they muddle more easily and do not over-chill the drink.
For a more festive version, replace the sparkling water with a lightly sparkling non-alcoholic prosecco or pink lemonade. The berry flavors really shine through.
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