Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAster CafeThe Mirage Recipe

The Mirage Recipe

Inspired by Aster Cafe
Time20m
Serves4

Blackberries, citrus and mint

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Ingredients

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Fruits

Sweetener

Beverage Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fruits

    Rinse the blackberries under cold water and set them aside. Peel and segment the oranges, removing any seeds. Squeeze the juice from the lemon and set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Mint

    Rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water, then pat them dry. Chop the mint leaves roughly to release their oils.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, add the blackberries, orange segments, lemon juice, and chopped mint leaves.

  2. 4

    Sweeten the Mixture

    Drizzle the honey or agave syrup over the fruit and mint mixture. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to mash the blackberries.

Serving

  1. 5

    Add Sparkling Water

    Pour the sparkling water into the pitcher with the fruit mixture. Stir gently to combine.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.

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