Berry Blast
Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙
Berry Blast is a non-alcoholic shaken drink of muddled raspberries, lemon juice, passion fruit syrup, cold black tea, and cranberry juice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Fresh raspberries 8 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Lemon juice 25 mlPassion fruit syrup 25 mlCold black tea 60 mlCranberry juice 60 ml
- Shake with ice
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon slice
Tips
- Muddle the raspberries gently before the liquids go in, just enough to release the juice; press too hard and the seeds turn it bitter.
- Brew the black tea ahead and chill it fully before shaking; warm tea melts the ice fast and leaves the drink watery.
FAQ
What is in a Berry Blast?
8 fresh raspberries, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 25 ml passion fruit syrup, 60 ml cold black tea, and 60 ml sweetened cranberry juice.
How much alcohol is in a Berry Blast?
None. It is a mocktail of cold black tea, cranberry juice, and fresh raspberries, with no spirits.
How do I make a berry blast at home?
Gently muddle the raspberries in the shaker, add the lemon juice, passion fruit syrup, cold black tea, and cranberry juice, shake with ice, and strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Chill the tea fully first, or it melts the ice and waters the drink down.
What glass is a Berry Blast served in?
A Collins glass, filled with ice and garnished with a mint sprig and a lemon slice.
Is a Berry Blast vegan or gluten-free?
Yes, both. It is also vegetarian and lactose-free.