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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.

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!

Your straw is waiting.

Blackberry Ginger Smash

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 18.6gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 35mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16.8g

Liz’s Notes

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

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39 responses to “Blackberry Ginger Smash with Thyme”

  1. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough Avatar
    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

  2. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health Avatar
    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. :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      No kidding right??

  3. Cookin Canuck Avatar
    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.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      No kidding right! It certainly made the perfect random Sunday afternoon drink when I made it. ;-)

  4. Kristen Avatar
    Kristen

    This is so darn beautiful – and what a lovely occasion to celebrate!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you Kristen!! I love fresh herbs in drinks. :)

  5. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain Avatar
    Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain

    You had me at ginger!! xoxo

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I knew you’d love the ginger beer! xo

  6. taylor @ greens & chocolate Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      We are so happy for you!!!

  7. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon Avatar
    Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon

    What a tasty way to use those fresh berries! This has my name written all over it!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’ll pour you a double!

  8. Liz @ Floating Kitchen Avatar
    Liz @ Floating Kitchen

    So pretty, Liz! And I’ll definitely be adding alcohol to mine!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      DITTO! :)

  9. Mackenzie Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love this!! Thanks for hosting the shower!

  10. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Ginger beer is really more like ginger ale than beer – you’ll love it!