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Blackberry Ginger Smash with Thyme

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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Ideal for entertaining, this refreshing non-alcoholic Blackberry Ginger Smash is made with muddled blackberries, lemon, ginger beer and fresh thyme.

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prep time5 minutes

When it comes to warm weather celebrations, I am all about the fresh fruit cocktail (or mocktail!) Today is no exception which is why I’ve created this Blackberry Ginger Smash with Thyme to celebrate the Surprise Virtual Baby Shower for my friend Taylor of Greens & Chocolate. She’s expecting a baby BOY next month and I couldn’t be more excited for her!

Blueberries from Market - The Lemon Bowl

As you know, we get pretty serious about produce season here in Michigan. Once the weather finally heats up, we are knee-deep in fresh fruit until winter rolls around.

Blackberry Ginger Thyme Smash - The Lemon Bowl

Whether it’s strawberries, peaches, watermelon or blackberries, you will find me muddling them with fresh herbs and turning them into a fun drink. Since this is a baby shower I decided to keep it alcohol-free but the sweet berries, spicy ginger beer and fragrant thyme would pair perfectly with gin, vodka or rum.

Blackberry Ginger Beer Smash - The Lemon Bowl

Cheers to you and your growing family Taylor! I wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter of life! Boys are the BEST!

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Blackberry Ginger Smash

Liz Della Croce
5 stars average
Ideal for entertaining, this refreshing non-alcoholic Blackberry Ginger Smash is made with muddled blackberries, lemon, ginger beer and fresh thyme.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
CourseDrinks
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 lemon cut in wedges
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 12 ounces ginger beer
  • 12 ounces club soda
  • ice

Instructions
 

  1. Place blackberries, sugar, lemon wedges and thyme in the bottom of a glass pitcher.
  2. Break down the blackberries using a cocktail muddler or the back of a large wooden spoon.
  3. Add ginger beer and club soda to the pitcher and stir once.
  4. Fill four glasses with ice and pour mixture to serve.

Liz’s Notes

To turn this into a cocktail, add 1 ounce rum, gin or vodka to each glass.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 35mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16.8g

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39 responses to “Blackberry Ginger Smash with Thyme”

  1. Lynda Avatar
    Lynda

    I feel like I am “out of touch”. What is ginger beer? The drink sounds delicious!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It’s like gingerale but more of a “kick” you can find it by club soda / tonic water / margarita mixer. :)