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Elegant Vanilla Earl Grey Blackberry Mocktail

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A sophisticated, alcohol-free mocktail that combines floral Earl Grey tea, tart blackberries, and warm vanilla for a refreshing and elegant drink that comes together in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional garnishes: fresh blackberries, lemon wheel, mint sprig

Instructions

  1. Brew the Earl Grey tea: Bring 1 cup of water to a gentle boil (about 200°F). Pour over 2 tea bags and steep for exactly 4 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Make the blackberry vanilla syrup: In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, honey (or simple syrup), and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, gently pressing blackberries with a spoon until they release juice and break down.
  3. Strain the syrup: Pour the blackberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing solids to extract liquid. Discard seeds and pulp. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine the base: In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, combine cooled Earl Grey tea, 2 tablespoons of blackberry vanilla syrup, and lemon juice. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  5. Assemble the mocktail: Fill a serving glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass. Top with sparkling water (about 1/2 cup).
  6. Garnish and serve: Add fresh blackberries, a lemon wheel, or mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t over-steep the tea (4 minutes max) to avoid bitterness. Muddle blackberries gently to avoid cloudy syrup. Chill tea before mixing for best results. Syrup can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, Earl Grey, blackberry, vanilla, party drink, refreshing beverage

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