Berry Breeze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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A vibrant cocktail bursting with fresh berry flavors and a subtle herbal finish, ideal for summer evenings. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, and blackberry syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz vodka
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz blackberry syrup
4 fresh basil leaves
2 oz sparkling water
as needed crushed ice
3 (for garnish) fresh blackberries
1 (for garnish) basil sprig

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 4 fresh basil leaves gently to release aroma without bruising.
Step 2: Add 1.5 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz blackberry syrup into the mixing glass filled with crushed ice.
Step 3: Stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir once lightly.
Step 6: Garnish by skewering 3 fresh blackberries on a cocktail pick and place alongside a fresh basil sprig resting on top.