Berry Smash
Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙
A Berry Smash is a non-alcoholic muddled drink of fresh raspberries and blackberries shaken with cranberry, apple, and lemon juice and honey syrup.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Fresh raspberries 7 pcsFresh blackberries 3 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Cranberry juice 60 mlApple juice 30 mlLemon juice 15 mlHoney syrup 10 ml
- Shake with ice
- Strain into the glass filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with a seasonal berry
Tips
- Muddle the raspberries and blackberries firmly in the shaker base before any liquid goes in; if you don't get the juice out, the fruit flavor stays weak.
- Strain over a glass packed with crushed ice; it chills the juice-heavy drink fast and keeps it cold.
FAQ
What is in a Berry Smash?
Fresh raspberries and blackberries, muddled, then shaken with sweetened cranberry juice, apple juice, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup.
Is a Berry Smash shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The muddled raspberries, blackberries, and juices need the vigorous shake to break down the fruit and chill the drink quickly; stirring would leave the berries under-extracted.
What glass is a Berry Smash served in?
An old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice, garnished with seasonal berries.
Is a Berry Smash alcoholic?
No, this Berry Smash is entirely non-alcoholic, at 0% ABV, and is vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free.