Description
A spooky and refreshing Hocus Pocus Blueberry Blackberry Mocktail combining fresh berries, blueberry juice, and warm spices for a perfect Halloween-themed non-alcoholic drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Mocktails:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 cups organic blueberry juice (e.g., RW Knudsen 100% Juice)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- ½ cup Agave syrup
- ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Toppings:
- Crushed ice
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh blackberries
- Rosemary sprigs
- Edible Halloween decor (optional)
Instructions
- Mull the Berries: In a bowl, combine fresh blueberries, blackberries, and freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Crush everything together until the fruit is fully broken down.
- Mix the Mocktail Base: Add filtered water, organic blueberry juice, ground cinnamon, and Agave syrup to the bowl with the mulled berries. Stir until well combined and the mixture turns a deep dark color.
- Prepare Glasses: Add crushed ice to each glass.
- Assemble the Mocktail: Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the mulled berry mixture into the bottom of each glass. Pour in ½ cup of the mocktail liquid until the glass is about three-quarters full.
- Garnish: Add fresh blackberries, blueberries, and a rosemary sprig on top for garnish. For a festive Halloween touch, add edible Halloween decorations like eyeballs or spiders.
- Serve and Enjoy: Sip your refreshing and spooky mocktail and enjoy the flavors!
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
- Adjust the Agave syrup amount to taste for desired sweetness.
- Crush the berries thoroughly to fully release their juices and flavors.
- Substitute agave syrup with honey or simple syrup if preferred.
- For a chilled version, prepare the mocktail base ahead and refrigerate before serving.
- Use organic or natural blueberry juice for a richer, authentic taste.
- The mocktail can be enjoyed by all ages as a non-alcoholic beverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
