Berry Blast
Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙
A muddled-berry mocktail of fresh raspberries, lemon juice, and passion fruit syrup topped with cold black tea and cranberry juice, shaken and served long. Tart raspberry and cranberry lead, passion fruit syrup rounds the edge, and a faint tannic bite from the tea keeps the finish from tipping too sweet — a refreshing non-alcoholic pour for daytime sipping.
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 8 raspberries gently in the shaker tin before adding the liquids — enough to release the juice, not so hard the seeds turn it bitter.
- Double strain through a fine mesh after shaking to catch raspberry seed fragments and pulp, giving a clean pour into the Collins glass.
- Brew the black tea ahead and chill it fully before shaking; warm tea melts ice fast and dilutes the passion fruit syrup balance.
- Shake hard for a full 12-15 seconds with fresh ice to properly emulsify the muddled raspberries and syrup before straining over new ice.
FAQ
What is in a Berry Blast?
Fresh raspberries, lemon juice, and passion fruit syrup shaken with cold black tea and cranberry juice, served in a Collins glass over ice. It is garnished with a mint sprig and a lemon slice, and it's entirely non-alcoholic.
How much alcohol is in a Berry Blast?
None. A Berry Blast is a non-alcoholic mocktail at 0% ABV, built on cold black tea, cranberry juice, and fresh raspberries instead of spirits.
How do I make a berry blast at home?
Shake fresh raspberries, lemon juice, and passion fruit syrup with cold black tea and sweetened cranberry juice, then strain into a Collins glass over ice. Finish with a mint sprig and a lemon slice; brewing the tea ahead and chilling it fully keeps the shake cold and undiluted.
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. A Berry Blast is vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free, and it runs at roughly 140 calories per serving.