This collection of recipes for blackberry drinks is perfect for celebrating blackberry season, which is one of the longest running berry seasons in the United States! When you’ve been recipe testing for over 20 years and making homemade beverages for over 10, it’s easy to amass a biiiiig collection of recipes that focus around a single ingredient. These drinks are perfect for spring and summer, when the weather is starting to warm up and you’re looking for ways to cool down. You can also enjoy them well into the fall, because certain varieties of blackberries are still fruiting well into September!
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🧐 all about blackberries…
Blackberries are classified as a type of bramble fruit, which are related to raspberries, and boysenberries, and salmonberries (which are real even outside of Stardew Valley 😅). They are also part of the rose family of plants!
🍳 versatile in recipes – The most popular use of the berries is in crumbles, pies, and jams. But people have been using blackberries to make wine and cordials, like créme de mure, since the 1600’s! You can even use them in savory recipes to add a touch of sweet-tart flavor!
🔀 lots of variety – There are over 375 species of blackberries, with Oregon and Mexico being lead producers in North America. Most berries that are available in the “off season in the US are from Mexico. The bushes grow in thick clumps or on trailing vines, known as “thickets” or “briars.” The plants grow in the wild in many places around the world, and are even considered to be an invasive species!
🪴 popular in gardens – In the 1800’s horticulturalists in the US started hybridizing thornless blackberry bushes, creating the popular varieties backyard gardeners grow today. Blackberry plants produce a huge amount of berries, making them a favorite of gardeners, especially when you get several varieties to extend the growing season.
🍭 simple syrup recipe
Start here by making your infused simple syrup first! All of the drinks in this post can be created once you whip up a batch of this blackberry simple syrup! Need more help making homemade syrups? Check out this post here for the ultimate guide to tools you need to make homemade syrups and this post here for how to freeze syrups for longer-term storage!
Blackberry Simple Syrup
This blackberry simple syrup recipe is a fresh and fruity way to add blackberry flavor to all of your homemade beverages from cocktails to coffee!
🍹 cocktail recipes
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, so you might as well have a cocktail ready for when the clock strikes happy hour! These recipes are here to help you celebrate any occasion, from surviving Monday to making it to the weekend. Most are also easy to turn into batched cocktails for a party!
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Blackberry Daiquiri
This blackberry daiquiri recipe brings the deep, sweet, and jammy flavor of juicy blackberries to a classic 3-ingredient rum cocktail. Talk about easy!
Blackberry Basil Margarita
This blackberry basil margarita recipe is a variation of a classic agave margarita using homemade blackberry simple syrup. It’s the perfect spring or summer cocktail and makes a wonderful pitcher drink for a crowd!
Blackberry Bourbon Bramble
This blackberry bourbon bramble cocktail uses bourbon in place of gin, giving a timeless drink a whole new twist!
🚫 mocktail recipes
These drinks might be zero-proof but they’re packed with flavor, meaning you won’t even miss the booze! Whatever your reason for avoiding alcohol, these drinks are sure to provide you with inclusive options that fill the need for a fancy beverage without the hangovers the next day.
🎠 family-friendly drink recipes
Mocktails aren’t always totally kid friendly options because they are made to mimic drinks that contain alcohol. But THESE drinks are 100% kid AND grown-up approved beverages that are perfect for everyone in the family! The best part is that they are easy to make in a larger batch, making them perfect for parties!
Blackberry Latte
This iced blackberry latte recipe is an inventive way to enjoy your morning lattes at home while infusing a big burst of berry flavor! It uses this homemade blackberry simples syrup to sweeten up freshly brewed espresso. You can also make it a “babyccino” by omitting the coffee or serving decaf!
Sparkling Blackberry Basil Lemonade
This freshly made sparkling blackberry basil lemonade recipe is perfect for summertime. It’s made with homemade blackberry simple syrup, fresh lemons, blackberries, and basil that’s topped with sparkling water. It’s the perfect refreshing sip for a hot day!
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So, which blackberry beverage recipe are you planning to try first?! Be sure to let me know in the comments below, especially if you make one of the recipes listed above! Again, if you are looking for something not listed, or want to use an ingredient that’s not in a drink above, let me know, and I’ll help to create something just for you! 🥰
