Description
This Graveyard Smash Halloween mocktail is a spooky and refreshing non-alcoholic pitcher drink made with smashed blackberries, fresh rosemary, citrus, grape juice, and sparkling water. It’s ready in just 5 minutes and is perfect for serving at Halloween parties and gatherings!
Ingredients
- 12-ounce package blackberries, plus extra for garnish if desired
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish if desired
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 32-ounce bottle concord grape juice, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3-4 cups sparkling water, chilled
Instructions
- Add the blackberries, rosemary, and maple syrup to a large pitcher that can hold at least 11-12 cups. Muddle until the blackberries are very juicy and mostly broken down.
- Add the grape juice, lemon juice, and lime juice. Stir well, then top with chilled sparkling water right before serving.
Notes
This recipe makes approximately 10 cups which is enough for 10 8-ounce servings.
You can make this mocktail ahead of time and keep the pitcher in the fridge until you need it. I recommend waiting to add the sparkling water until right before serving. The blackberry and grape juice base can be made and kept in the fridge up to 3 days in advance.
You’ll need 2 medium lemons to yield enough juice and 2-4 limes to yield enough juice depending on how juicy they are. I highly recommend using freshly squeezed for the freshest flavor!
You can use frozen blackberries here if you prefer. You’ll need the same amount – 12 ounces. Allow the berries to thaw in the fridge overnight then dump everything, juices and all, into your pitcher.
If you feel like you’ll be bothered by the blackberry and rosemary bits in the drink, muddle everything first in a bowl, then strain the juices into your pitcher.
If you feel like making a boozy option, you can try subbing in a bottle of sparkling wine in place of the sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage