Emerald Witch’s Blackberry Fizz
A sparkling cocktail with tart blackberries and herbal hints, inspired by the mysterious allure of the witches’ tale in Wicked. 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 190 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
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz blackberry syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 3 fresh blackberries
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 3 fresh blackberries gently in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker with crushed ice halfway and add 1.5 oz gin, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz blackberry syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds.
- Step 6: Garnish by expressing a lemon twist over the surface, twisting to release oils, then rest it on the rim.
