Blackberry Spritzer Print E-mail
Written by Sophia   

A delicious, cold beverage for those hot days spent in the garden.

Image INGREDIENTS
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 1/2 tsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. water
2 bottles Izze Sparkling Blackberry Juice
2 cups chilled water, sparkling or plain
chilled glasses
chilled blackberries for garnishing
lemon wedges for garnishing
crushed ice (optional)


DIRECTIONS
1) Puree blackberries in a food processor, then strain puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Stir in sugar, and add water to thin if necessary. Chill for 1 hour.
2) Give the puree a stir, then add 1 tablespoon to each chilled glass. Add 1/2 cup Izze Sparkling Blackberry Juice and 1/3 cup sparkling or plain water. Stir to combine.
3) Add ice cubes and stir once more. Skewer two blackberries on a toothpick and place in the glass as shown. Add a wedge of lemon, and serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.



Sophia
About the author:
Sophia calls herself "Chef Mom." She believes you don't have to go to culinary school to be a master chef. Years of experience cooking for a large family is good enough! Sophia never stops trying new recipes--she says it is one of her true joys in life.
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