Blackberry Mimosa with Garden Herbs
A summery twist on this classic brunch cocktail recipe. Made with a blackberry, basil and mint syrup, the perfect blend of lemon and lime, and then topped with Champagne for a beautiful finale. The perfect drink for your next special occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8
- Category: Cocktail
Ingredients
Units
- 4 lemons
- 2 limes
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Add the sugar and water to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the blackberries, basil and mint to the sauce pan. Continue to simmer for about five minutes, or until the blackberries have softened. Remove from heat and let the herbs steep in the mixture for an additional 30 minutes. Strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve into a jar, if storing for later, or into a pitcher to be mixed.
- Squeeze the lemon and lime into a pitcher or decanter.
- Add the blackberry herb syrup and mix.
- Add champagne directly into the pitcher/decanter, or let you guests add the syrup individually to their glasses of champagne.
Notes
To cut back on sugar, sweeten the syrup with 3/4-1 cup of raw honey instead.
Keywords: mimosa, cocktail, summer drinks
