Berry Fizz Food

GIN-BERRY FIZZ

Steps:

• Muddle strawberries and sugar in a mixing glass until crushed. Add gin and stir to dissolve sugar. Strain into 2 ice-filled Collins or rocks glasses. Top with seltzer.

BLACKBERRY-GIN FIZZ FLOATS

Steps:

• Heat the blackberries, sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small pot over medium heat, smashing the berries with a potato masher, until thick, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pushing the juice through with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until cold, at least 10 minutes.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with 2 tablespoons of the blackberry juice, 2 tablespoons mint, 2 ounces gin, 1 tablespoon lime juice and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously until the drink is ice cold, 5 or 6 times. Strain into a tall glass. Top with ginger ale and stir lightly. Repeat to make 3 more drinks. Top each with a scoop of ice cream.

VIRGIN BLUEBERRY FIZZ

Steps:

• Add the blueberries to a lowball glass and crush with a muddler. Add the Fresh Mint Syrup and fill the glass with ice. Top with the sparkling lemonade and stir everything together with a spoon. Thread 3 blueberries and the mint sprig on a small skewer and set on the side of the glass for garnish. Serve immediately.
• Stir together the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sugar completely dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Use your hands to tear the bunch of mint in half and add it to the saucepan. Using a spoon, press down the mint to make sure that it is completely submerged. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature in the saucepan, about 1 hour. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Use the back of a spoon to press down on the mint to extract as much flavor as possible. The syrup can be used immediately and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

PINEAPPLE-BERRY FIZZ

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over high heat, cook sugar with water, stirring constantly, until dissolved, about 1 minute. Transfer to a pitcher; stir in fresh lime juice. Chill.
• When ready to serve, stir in seltzer water, pineapple juice, blackberries, and strawberries. Serve over ice, if desired.

BANANA BERRY FIZZ

Steps:

• Place ingredients in a blender and pulse until frothy.

BERRY FIZZ

Steps:

• In pitcher, stir together cranberry-raspberry drink and liqueur. Stir in champagne just before serving. Pour into champagne flutes. Garnish with raspberries.

LEMON BERRY FIZZ

Steps:

• Combine all in a large punch bowl.
• Mix well.