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midnight blackberry cocktail recipe

Midnight Blackberry Fizz

This dramatic Midnight Blackberry Fizz transforms simple ingredients into a sophisticated beverage with a stunning deep purple-black hue. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or elegant occasions, this refreshing drink balances sweet blackberry with bright lemon and effervescent bubbles for a memorable non-alcoholic option that can be easily customized.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sparkling water or club soda chilled
  • 2 cups blackberry juice or strained purée
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup adjust to taste
  • ice cubes
  • fresh blackberries for garnish
  • corn syrup and black sanding sugar optional, for rimming glasses

Equipment

  • Pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Glasses

Method
 

  1. In a pitcher, combine the blackberry juice (or strained purée) with honey or simple syrup and lemon juice. Stir until sweetener is completely dissolved.
  2. Taste the blackberry base and adjust sweetness if needed, as blackberries can vary in tartness.
  3. For a decorative rim (optional), dip the edges of glasses in corn syrup, then into black sanding sugar.
  4. Fill glasses with ice cubes, preferably larger ones to prevent quick dilution.
  5. Pour the blackberry base halfway up each glass.
  6. Top with chilled sparkling water or club soda.
  7. Gently stir just enough to combine the layers without destroying the carbonation.
  8. Garnish with fresh blackberries and serve immediately.

Notes

To make your own blackberry purée, blend about 3 cups of fresh blackberries with 1/4 cup water, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
The blackberry base can be prepared up to two days ahead and refrigerated, but always add the sparkling water just before serving to maintain carbonation.
For a boozy version, replace some of the sparkling water with prosecco. For a sweeter variation, substitute half the sparkling water with lemon-lime soda. You can also create a "Graveyard Float" by adding a small scoop of vanilla sherbet for a foggy effect.