Cheerleader’s Sparkling Berry Punch
A vibrant and fruity cocktail bursting with fresh berry flavors and sparkling wine, ideal for lively celebrations. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon 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 180 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz blackberry syrup
- 3 oz sparkling wine
- as needed ice cubes
- 3 berries fresh blackberries
- 1 lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz blackberry syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled flute glass without ice.
- Step 4: Slowly top with 3 oz sparkling wine to preserve the bubbles.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering 3 fresh blackberries on a cocktail pick and rest across the rim, then float a thin lemon wheel on the surface.
