Blackberry Fresca Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fresca Base
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Fresca Base
- 1
Mash the Blackberries
In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of fresh blackberries. Using a fork or a muddler, gently mash the blackberries until they are mostly broken down but still have some chunks for texture.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons of simple syrup to the mashed blackberries. Stir until well combined.
- 3
Add Sparkling Water
Slowly pour in 2 cups of sparkling water into the blackberry mixture while stirring gently to combine. Be careful not to agitate too much to preserve the bubbles.
- 4
Add Mint
Tear 5 mint leaves and add them to the mixture, stirring gently to incorporate. Adjust the amount of mint to your taste.
Garnish and Serve
- 5
Prepare Garnishes
Take 4 whole blackberries and set them aside for garnish. Cut 2 lime slices and prepare 2 mint sprigs.
- 6
Serve the Fresca
Pour the blackberry fresca into glasses and add a few ice cubes if desired. Garnish each glass with a few whole blackberries, a lime slice, and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately and enjoy!
