Blackberry Unbuttoned

Blackberries give this fizz a darker fruit flavor, and mint adds a cool-smelling finish. There’s no citrus to sharpen it, so the berries’ ripeness has a bigger role than it would in a lemon-heavy drink. Press some fruit and gently bruise the mint before adding sparkling water. Expect a little pulp and a few seeds. It should feel fresh and lightly fruity rather than like a thick, sweet blackberry soda.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1/4 cup Blackberries
• 5 leaf Mint leaves

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Blackberry and mint · refreshing fluids

The 5 oz of sparkling water contributes to your day’s fluids, with blackberry and mint providing the flavor that makes another glass appealing.

Blackberry · more than a sweet mixer

With mint in the glass, the measured blackberry contributes a dark, tart berry flavor as an accent to the fizz.