Marissa's MediterraneanA vibrant, fizzy, and tangy fruit-based soda made with a homemade blackberry and balsamic shrub. It's the ultimate sophisticated mocktail for family porch hangs.
In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries and honey over medium heat. Mash the berries with a wooden spoon as they warm up to release all those beautiful juices.
Don't let it boil vigorously; just a gentle simmer to dissolve the honey.
Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar. Let the mixture sit and steep until it reaches room temperature.
The longer it sits, the more the flavors marry.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass jar, pressing on the solids to get every drop of syrup. Discard the pulp.
To serve, fill four large glasses with ice. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the blackberry shrub syrup into each glass.
Adjust the syrup amount based on how 'zippy' you like your drink!
Top with sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with a few fresh blackberries and the torn mint leaves.
The secret to a great shrub is the balance between the sweet fruit and the zingy vinegar. If you find it too tart, add a splash more honey, but remember that the vinegar is what makes it so refreshing on a hot afternoon! This is a fantastic way to use up berries that are just slightly past their prime.
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Marissa's Mediterranean
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For moms that like Mediterranean. Simple and healthy
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For moms that like Mediterranean. Simple and healthy
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