Description
A vibrant, tart, and fizzy blackberry lemonade mocktail with a magical purple hue—perfect for Halloween parties or family gatherings. This easy, crowd-pleasing drink is packed with antioxidants and can be customized for any spooky celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 large lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; honey or agave works too)
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
- Whole blackberries (for garnish)
- Mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)
- Edible glitter or colored sugar (optional, for garnish)
- Food-safe dry ice (optional, for spooky effect)
- Halloween-themed drink stirrers or straws (optional)
Instructions
- Add 2 cups fresh blackberries to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth (about 30 seconds). If berries are dry, add a splash of water.
- Pour the blackberry puree through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing out as much juice as possible for a clear liquid.
- Roll lemons on the counter, slice, and squeeze until you have 1 cup fresh juice. Strain out seeds.
- In a large pitcher or bowl, combine strained blackberry juice, lemon juice, and 3/4 cup sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes). Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
- Pour in 3 cups cold water and stir. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, or add ice cubes if short on time.
- Fill glasses with ice. Pour blackberry lemonade base about 2/3 full, then top with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (about 1/3 cup per glass). Adjust tartness or sweetness as needed.
- Garnish each glass with a lemon slice, whole blackberries, and a mint sprig. Optionally, rim glasses with colored sugar or sprinkle edible glitter.
- For a spooky effect, carefully add a small piece of food-safe dry ice with tongs. Wait until fully dissolved before drinking.
- Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh blackberries and lemons. Strain the puree thoroughly for a silky texture. Prep the base ahead and add soda just before serving for maximum fizz. Garnish creatively for extra Halloween flair. Use food-safe dry ice with caution—never touch directly or ingest before it dissolves. Swap sweeteners or berries for dietary needs or flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: blackberry lemonade, witches brew, Halloween mocktail, party drink, non-alcoholic, fizzy drink, kid-friendly, berry lemonade, spooky drink