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Blackberry Potion
American

Blackberry Potion

A simple combination of distinctive ingredients. You'll love the rosemary and pepper background flavor, the sweetness of the berries and the drink's beautiful color.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

berrycocktailnon-alcoholicpotion

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

3 hr 40 min

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cupsblackberries
  • 2 large sprigs rosemary
  • 1 lemon -- peel only
  • 1 tablespoonblack peppercorns
  • 2 quartsfiltered water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a simmer.

  2. 2

    Simmer for 30 minutes uncovered, Turn off the heat, press berries with a wooden spoon to release juices. Cover the pan, and steep for 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer with lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean glass jar. Cover and chill thoroughly before using.

  4. 4

    Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in the potion to fill the glass 2/3 full. Fill the remaining 1/3 of the glass with sparkling water and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

15

Calories

1g

Protein

3g

Carbs

1g

Fat

2g

Fiber

12mg

Sodium

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