Velvet Blackberry Whisper
A luscious, subtly sweet cocktail balancing ripe blackberry and smooth vanilla vodka with a touch of fresh lime for brightness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vanilla vodka, blackberry puree, and fresh lime juice 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 195 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
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz blackberry puree
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 3 fresh blackberries
- 1 mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 3 fresh blackberries gently to release juice but keep some texture.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz vanilla vodka, 1 oz blackberry puree, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/4 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove blackberry seeds and pulp.
- Step 5: Garnish by lightly bruising a mint sprig to release aroma and laying it delicately across the rim.
