Refreshing Blackcurrant Cocktail

Name: Refreshing Blackcurrant Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 100 g of black currants (fresh); 3 cl of lime (freshly squeezed); 3 cl of simple syrup; 20 cl of sparkling water (ice-cold); 6 leaves of mint (fresh); ice cubes

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A fresh, fruity non-alcoholic cocktail made with blackcurrants, lime juice, and fresh mint, topped with a splash of sparkling water. A thirst-quenching drink that is perfect for sunny days and summer aperitifs.

Total time: 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: –
Rest: 5 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

glasses

Estimated cost €3.00

Equipment

Glass
Muddler
Mixing spoon

Instructions

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Put the blackcurrants and mint leaves in each glass, then gently muddle them with a muddler to release their aromas, without completely mashing the fruit into a puree.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

75kcal

Protein0 g0%
Carbs18 g100%
Fat0 g0%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a more intense flavor, let the blackcurrants macerate with the lime juice and sugar syrup for a few minutes before adding the ice cubes and sparkling water. For an alcoholic version, add a splash of gin, vodka, or crème de cassis.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not recommended for the finished drink. Blackcurrants can be frozen raw (up to 12 months) for the syrup.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Drink to be consumed immediately. Only the blackcurrant syrup can be made ahead and keeps 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The blackcurrant and lime syrup can be prepared the day before. Add sparkling water, mint, and ice cubes right before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable, refreshing drink to be served cold.

Variations

Garnish with blackcurrants, lime, and mint.
Gently muddle the blackcurrants and mint with a muddler.
Serve immediately over ice.

Mistakes to avoid

Mashing the blackcurrants into a puree: muddle them gently.
Stirring too hard after adding the sparkling water: stir gently.
Forgetting the lime juice squeezed at the last minute.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make the blackcurrant cocktail?

Put the blackcurrants and mint in each glass, gently muddle them, pour in the lime juice and sugar syrup, stir, add the ice cubes, then top off with sparkling water.

Does this cocktail contain alcohol?

No, it is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with fresh blackcurrants, lime, sugar syrup, and sparkling water. It is suitable for all guests, including at parties.

How do you muddle the blackcurrants?

Muddle them with the mint leaves using a muddler, right in the glass, to release the aromas without completely mashing the fruit into a puree, so that a few berries stay whole.

How do you garnish the glasses?

Fill generously with ice cubes, top off with ice-cold sparkling water, stir gently with a spoon, then garnish with a few blackcurrants, a lime wedge, and mint.