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Copycat Starbucks Blackberry Sage Refresher Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Copycat Starbucks Blackberry Sage Refresher recipe delivers a refreshing and vibrant beverage bursting with fresh blackberry and fragrant sage flavors. Made with a homemade blackberry sage simple syrup and green tea infusion, this drink is perfect for staying cool and revitalized on warm days. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can recreate this deliciously fruity and herbaceous refresher at home.

Ingredients

Blackberry Sage Simple Syrup

  • 6 ounces blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 sprig sage leaves (5 to 6 leaves plus 3 to 4 more leaves for steeping)
  • 2 tea bags green tea (optional)

Blackberry Sage Refresher Drink

  • Ice cubes
  • 2 ounces blackberry sage simple syrup
  • Fresh blackberries (a few for garnish and shaking)
  • 1 to 2 fresh sage leaves
  • 8 ounces water

Instructions

  1. Make the Blackberry Sage Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 6 ounces of blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 1 sprig of sage leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  2. Steep the Tea and Sage: Remove the pan from heat. Add 2 green tea bags and 3 to 4 chopped sage leaves to the syrup. Stir to combine, cover the pan, and allow it to steep for 30 minutes to deepen the flavor profile.
  3. Strain the Syrup: Pour the mixture through a wire mesh strainer into a bowl or container, carefully straining out the berries, herbs, and tea bags. Do not press or squeeze the solids to avoid cloudiness in the syrup.
  4. Cool and Store: Let the syrup cool completely at room temperature. Transfer it to a clean jar or container with a lid. You can use it immediately or refrigerate it for up to two weeks.
  5. Assemble the Refresher: In a cocktail shaker, add a couple of ice cubes. Pour in 2 ounces of the blackberry sage simple syrup. Add a few fresh blackberries and 1 or 2 fresh sage leaves for added aroma and texture.
  6. Add Water and Shake: Pour in 8 ounces of water. Shake the mixture vigorously so everything combines well and chills quickly.
  7. Serve: Fill a tall glass with ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass. Garnish with a few fresh blackberries and a sprig of sage to enhance presentation and fragrance.
  8. Enjoy: Sip and enjoy this deliciously refreshing blackberry sage refresher, perfect for warm days and gatherings.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen blackberries depending on availability.
  • If you prefer a stronger tea flavor, let the green tea bags steep longer but avoid oversteeping to prevent bitterness.
  • Do not press the fruit or herbs when straining to maintain a clear syrup.
  • The simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar in the syrup.
  • For a sparkling version, replace still water with sparkling water when assembling the drink.
  • This recipe makes about 8 servings of the refresher beverage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/copycat-starbucks-blackberry-sage-refresher-recipe/