Beastly Blackberry & Bay Lemonade Mocktail

Beastly Blackberry & Bay Lemonade Mocktail

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This fun and spooky blackberry lemonade combines the tartness of fresh berries with subtle herbal notes from bay leaves — perfect for Halloween parties or any festive fall gathering.

Beastly Blackberry & Bay Lemonade Mocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes
  • Blackberries and bay leaf (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine simple syrup and bay leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. Strain out bay leaves.
  2. In a blender, puree blackberries and strain to remove seeds if desired.
  3. In a pitcher, combine blackberry puree, lemon juice, bay-infused syrup, and cold water. Stir well.
  4. Fill glasses with ice cubes.
  5. Pour lemonade over ice and garnish with fresh blackberries and a bay leaf.
  6. Serve chilled.

Tips

  • Use honey syrup for a richer, deeper flavor.
  • Substitute sparkling water for still water for a bubbly version.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less syrup to taste.

This recipe is part of my 25 Delicious Fall Mocktails. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!

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