Lush Berry-Infused Vodka Spritz

This delightful cocktail, featuring a luscious blend of blackberries, rosemary, and vodka, offers a rich, jammy flavor and a vibrant, deep-purple hue. Perfect for leisurely gatherings, the leftover simple syrup can be used to whip up refreshing drinks for friends or infused into mocktails for a non-alcoholic treat.

Lush Berry-Infused Vodka Spritz

A refreshing vodka cocktail infused with blackberries and rosemary, topped with seltzer for a delightful spritz.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 ounces seltzer

Instructions

  1. Muddle blackberries, rosemary, and sugar in a small saucepan until nearly smooth.
  2. Add water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is fragrant and deep purple, about 5 minutes.
  4. Strain the mixture into a bowl using a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
  5. Refrigerate the strained mixture until cool, approximately 30 minutes.
  6. Combine 1 ounce of the syrup, vodka, and lime juice in a glass.
  7. Add ice and top with seltzer.
  8. Garnish with additional rosemary and a lime slice, if desired.