Black Currant Berry Celebration Drink (Printable Version)

Three refreshing ways to enjoy black currants: sparkling mocktail, smoothie, or infused water.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sparkling Black Currant Mocktail

01 - 1 cup black currant juice, unsweetened
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
03 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup
04 - 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
05 - Ice cubes
06 - Fresh black currants for garnish
07 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

→ Black Currant Smoothie

08 - 1 cup frozen black currants
09 - 1 ripe banana
10 - 1 cup plant-based milk
11 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Ice cubes, optional

→ Black Currant Infused Water

14 - 1/2 cup fresh black currants, lightly crushed
15 - 6-8 fresh mint leaves
16 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
17 - 6.3 cups cold filtered water
18 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - In a pitcher, combine black currant juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well and add sparkling water. Fill glasses with ice, pour in the drink, and garnish with fresh black currants and mint sprigs.
02 - Place frozen black currants, banana, plant-based milk, honey or agave syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add ice cubes for extra chill if desired. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
03 - Add lightly crushed black currants, mint leaves, and lemon slices to a large jug. Pour in cold filtered water and let infuse in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three completely different drinks from one ingredient means you can serve exactly what each person is craving without starting from scratch.
  • Black currants are packed with antioxidants, so you're sipping something that actually feels good for you while tasting like a celebration.
  • No cooking required—fifteen minutes between starting and the first delicious sip.
02 -
  • Black currants release their flavor fully into water, so taste the infused water after thirty minutes and decide if you want to keep the berries in longer or remove them—some prefer lighter flavor, others love it bold.
  • If fresh black currants aren't available where you live, frozen ones work beautifully in both the smoothie and as a garnish after thawing, and dried black currants can be rehydrated for the infused water.
03 -
  • Freeze the glasses for your mocktail thirty minutes before serving—this tiny step keeps the drink cold longer and adds an elegant touch that guests notice.
  • Make your simple syrup with equal parts sugar and hot water, let it cool, and store it in the fridge so you're ready whenever the craving hits without the extra step.
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