Blackberry Sage Drink (Printable Version)

A vibrant summer cooler blending blackberry, sage, citrus, and crushed ice for a refreshing sip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
02 - 4 fresh sage leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1/2 lemon, juiced

→ Sweetener

04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup, to taste

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

→ Ice

06 - 2 cups crushed ice

# Directions:

01 - In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, muddle the blackberries and sage leaves together until the berries are well crushed and the sage releases its aromatic oils.
02 - Add the lemon juice and honey or agave syrup to the muddled mixture. Stir or shake until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
03 - Fill two glasses with crushed ice, distributing evenly to the top of each glass.
04 - Strain the blackberry-sage mixture evenly over the ice in each glass, pressing gently to extract maximum juice from the solids.
05 - Pour sparkling water into each glass, dividing equally. Stir gently to combine all components.
06 - Top each mocktail with fresh sage leaves and a few whole blackberries. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours crafting it, but you're done in ten minutes flat.
  • The blackberries and sage create this unexpected flavor harmony that feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough for a Tuesday afternoon.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without tasting like it's missing anything.
02 -
  • If you skip the straining step, you'll end up with seed bits in your teeth and a cloudier drink that tastes a little grainy instead of clean and bright.
  • Crushed ice is non-negotiable here—regular ice cubes will melt too fast and turn this into blackberry-flavored water by the time you take your second sip.
03 -
  • Keep your blackberries cold before you start—it helps them release their juice more efficiently and keeps the final drink colder.
  • If you don't have a muddler, the back of a wooden spoon works perfectly, and honestly, the tactile experience of crushing those berries by hand is half the pleasure of making this drink.
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