Ideal for entertaining, this refreshing non-alcoholic Blackberry Ginger Smash is made with muddled blackberries, lemon, ginger beer and fresh thyme.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Your straw is waiting.
Blackberry Ginger Smash
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
- Place blackberries, sugar, lemon wedges and thyme in the bottom of a glass pitcher.
- Break down the blackberries using a cocktail muddler or the back of a large wooden spoon.
- Add ginger beer and club soda to the pitcher and stir once.
- Fill four glasses with ice and pour mixture to serve.
Recipe Notes:
Joanne
May 24, 2015 at 11:18 amHerby and fruity are definitely how I want all my drinks to be this summer. Love this!
Liz DellaCroce
May 25, 2015 at 1:50 pmCome drink some with me!
bridget {bake at 350}
May 22, 2015 at 8:29 amSounds so refreshing!
Liz DellaCroce
May 22, 2015 at 10:35 pmThank you Bridget!
Maureen
May 20, 2015 at 1:58 amThis is so refreshing! The perfect drink for the warm weather. I love fresh fruits too! I’m also loving the combination of flavors you chose for this drink. Great drink!
And yey for the virtual baby shower!
Liz DellaCroce
May 20, 2015 at 7:23 amThank you – it was so refreshing!!
Annalise @ Completely Delicious
May 19, 2015 at 4:27 pmYou speak my cocktail language. I love that you made these alcohol-free, but I can’t wait to add a little vodka to this come September! :)
Liz DellaCroce
May 20, 2015 at 7:24 amExactly!! I’ve got you covered! :)
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
May 19, 2015 at 8:09 amI love using fresh herbs in my cocktails – what a great light and refreshing summer drink!
Liz DellaCroce
May 19, 2015 at 3:48 pmCome over and share one with me!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
May 18, 2015 at 8:12 pmooooh such a beautiful drink-and sooo perfect for the season!
Liz DellaCroce
May 19, 2015 at 3:48 pmThank you so much!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
May 18, 2015 at 5:58 pmYour drink is so pretty! The blackberry flavor sounds amazing!
Liz DellaCroce
May 19, 2015 at 3:48 pmThank you so much Shelby!
Ashley
May 18, 2015 at 5:23 pmBlackberry and thyme sounds like such a good combo for a drink! Goodness these sound refreshing!
Nikki @Seeded at the Table
May 18, 2015 at 2:33 pmGah! Absolutely beautiful!!!
Liz DellaCroce
May 19, 2015 at 3:48 pmAww thank you so much friend!!
Shawnna
May 18, 2015 at 12:35 pmYummy!! This looks really good!! And congrats Taylor!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
May 18, 2015 at 12:10 pmSO excited for fresh produce! And SO excited to get this drink in my life. Thanks for celebrating Taylor with us! xo
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
May 18, 2015 at 11:49 amI couldn’t wait to see the recipe for these when I saw the title! They look so refreshing! All of those flavors together make it easy to forget about drinking alcohol too. :)
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 12:40 pmNo kidding right??
Cookin Canuck
May 18, 2015 at 11:14 amThis is the perfect baby shower drink! Actually, it’s the perfect backyard barbecue, happy hour or afternoon pick-me-up drink, too.
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 12:41 pmNo kidding right! It certainly made the perfect random Sunday afternoon drink when I made it. ;-)
Kristen
May 18, 2015 at 11:10 amThis is so darn beautiful – and what a lovely occasion to celebrate!
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 12:41 pmThank you Kristen!! I love fresh herbs in drinks. :)
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
May 18, 2015 at 9:32 amYou had me at ginger!! xoxo
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 12:41 pmI knew you’d love the ginger beer! xo
taylor @ greens & chocolate
May 18, 2015 at 9:05 amThank you SO much for such a sweet baby shower!! These mocktails look so refreshing – exactly what I’ve been craving as patio season is beginning!
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 12:42 pmWe are so happy for you!!!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
May 18, 2015 at 8:32 amWhat a tasty way to use those fresh berries! This has my name written all over it!
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 12:41 pmI’ll pour you a double!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
May 18, 2015 at 8:06 amSo pretty, Liz! And I’ll definitely be adding alcohol to mine!
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 8:15 amDITTO! :)
Mackenzie
May 18, 2015 at 7:28 amI so appreciate a good cocktail, well ok a good mock tail these days! The ginger in this is the key for me, I cannot wait to whip one up! Thank you for participating in the shower for Taylor!
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 8:15 amI hope you love this!! Thanks for hosting the shower!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
May 18, 2015 at 7:14 amYay for virtual baby showers – so much fun!
I have been trying to find a way to partake in beer with my hubby (it’s not my thang) but smashing it with that bursty, vibrant fruit? I AM IN. Pinned!
Liz DellaCroce
May 18, 2015 at 8:15 amGinger beer is really more like ginger ale than beer – you’ll love it!