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.
Chef’s Notes
Nutrition
Lynda
I feel like I am “out of touch”. What is ginger beer? The drink sounds delicious!
Liz DellaCroce
It’s like gingerale but more of a “kick” you can find it by club soda / tonic water / margarita mixer. :)
Joanne
Herby and fruity are definitely how I want all my drinks to be this summer. Love this!
Liz DellaCroce
Come drink some with me!
bridget {bake at 350}
Sounds so refreshing!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Bridget!
Maureen
This 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
Thank you – it was so refreshing!!
Annalise @ Completely Delicious
You 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
Exactly!! I’ve got you covered! :)
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
I love using fresh herbs in my cocktails – what a great light and refreshing summer drink!
Liz DellaCroce
Come over and share one with me!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
ooooh such a beautiful drink-and sooo perfect for the season!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
Your drink is so pretty! The blackberry flavor sounds amazing!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Shelby!
Ashley
Blackberry and thyme sounds like such a good combo for a drink! Goodness these sound refreshing!
Nikki @Seeded at the Table
Gah! Absolutely beautiful!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much friend!!
Shawnna
Yummy!! This looks really good!! And congrats Taylor!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
SO 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
I 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
No kidding right??
Cookin Canuck
This is the perfect baby shower drink! Actually, it’s the perfect backyard barbecue, happy hour or afternoon pick-me-up drink, too.
Liz DellaCroce
No kidding right! It certainly made the perfect random Sunday afternoon drink when I made it. ;-)
Kristen
This is so darn beautiful – and what a lovely occasion to celebrate!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Kristen!! I love fresh herbs in drinks. :)
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
You had me at ginger!! xoxo
Liz DellaCroce
I knew you’d love the ginger beer! xo
taylor @ greens & chocolate
Thank 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
We are so happy for you!!!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
What a tasty way to use those fresh berries! This has my name written all over it!
Liz DellaCroce
I’ll pour you a double!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
So pretty, Liz! And I’ll definitely be adding alcohol to mine!
Liz DellaCroce
DITTO! :)
Mackenzie
I 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
I hope you love this!! Thanks for hosting the shower!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Yay 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
Ginger beer is really more like ginger ale than beer – you’ll love it!