Blackberry Lemonade Spritzer Food

BLACKBERRY SPRITZER

Steps:

• Muddle the blackberries and basil in a pitcher. Add the club soda, vodka, cassis, lime juice and agave and stir to combine. Chill for at least 1 hour and until ready to serve. Thread a basil leaf and blackberry onto each cocktail pick. Serve the spritzers over ice and garnish with the cocktail picks.

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and remaining water; cool slightly., In a blender, combine 1 cup of lemon mixture and the blackberries; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds. Pour blackberry mixture and remaining lemon mixture into a pitcher; stir well. Add food coloring if desired. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Thaw lemonade concentrate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Pour lemonade concentrate into a 2-quart pitcher. Add 3-1/2 cans of cold water and stir to mix. (Use the lemonade can to measure the water.)
• In a small food processor or a blender, puree 1 cup of blackberries.
• Add the pureed blackberries to the lemonade.
• Refrigerate until ready to drink.
• Fill a pint glass halfway with ice. Add 3/4 cup blackberry lemonade to the glass.
• Add 1/2 cup champagne OR sparkling white grape juice. Gently stir to mix.
• Top with whole blackberries or lemon slices.

ZINGY BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Put the lemons, blackberries, mint leaves, sugar and 200ml water into a food processor. Blitz until everything is finely chopped and juicy. Strain through a fine sieve, bottle and chill until ready to drink. Will keep for up to a week. Top up with an equal measure of chilled fizzy water or Prosecco to serve.