Iced blackberry, blood orange and sage refresher with vanilla
An original, vibrant drink that combines crushed blackberries, blood orange juice, a brief fresh sage infusion, and a delicate hint of vanilla. It is served very cold with sparkling water for a light, elegant finish.
Ingredients
- 180 g fresh blackberries (more algunas extra for servir)
- 240 ml blood orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 180 ml water (for the infusión)
- 480 ml well-chilled sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 30 ml honey or agave syrup (usar agave for versión vegana)
- 6 unit(s) fresh sage leaves (more extra for decorar if desired)
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract (puro)
- 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 400 g ice (for enfriar and servir)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, heat the water with the honey or agave syrup until hot but not boiling, about 160°F/70°C. Add the sage leaves, turn off the heat, and let steep for 5 minutes.
- 2
2. Strain the infusion to remove the sage and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool for a few minutes at room temperature.
- 3
3. Place the blackberries in a pitcher and gently crush them with a spoon or muddler to release their juices.
- 4
4. Add the blood orange juice, lemon juice, and the cooled sage-vanilla infusion to the pitcher. Mix well.
- 5
5. Add the ice to the pitcher and pour in the well-chilled sparkling water just before serving. Stir gently so the drink keeps its fizz.
- 6
6. Serve immediately in glasses with more ice if desired, and garnish with extra blackberries or a fresh sage leaf.
Chef tips
For a smoother texture, you can strain the blackberry mixture before adding the ice and sparkling water. If you want a deeper herbal note, steep the sage for 2 extra minutes.
Substitutions
You can replace blood orange with regular orange and sage with fresh basil for a different flavor profile. Honey can be swapped for agave syrup to keep the recipe vegan.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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