This blackberry fizz cocktail is a perfect way to start your new year! It’s bubbly, fizzy, and just the right amount of sweetness. You can easily make this a mocktail by just skipping the brandy and using a sparkling cider instead of the sparkling Moscato.
Cheers to everyone for a happy, healthy, and safe new year. This past year has been full of up and downs and all the in-betweens, but I think it’s okay to go into the next year with hope and excitement. I know I will be!
Blackberry Fizz Cocktail
Ice
2 oz. brandy
2 oz. blackberry mint syrup, recipe below
4 oz. sparkling moscato
Blackberries & mint for garnish
Blackberry Mint Simple Syrup
1 6oz. container blackberries (save a few for the garnish!)
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup white sugar
2 fresh mint stalks ripped into pieces
You’ll want to make the syrup in advance so you can chill it in the fridge before building your cocktail. Just dump your blackberries in a small saucepan. Add your water, sugar and torn mint leaves and bring to a simmer.
Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the color has drained from the blackberries and your syrup has a nice deep color.
Strain into a sealed container and store in the fridge to chill.
For the cocktail, you’ll first add your brandy and blackberry syrup to the glass. Next you’ll add your ice, adding a couple blackberries in with the ice for fancy-ness (it’s a word okay.)
Slowly pour your sparkling moscato over the ice to create a layered drink. Top with another blackberry and mint leaf and voila!
Cheers to a wonderful, eventful, happy and milestone-filled 2021!
