Clockwise from Top: Vanilla Bean Float with Blackberry Jam & Lime, Blackberry Jam Spritzer, San Pellegrino // Blackberries & Mint
I love it when certain flavors work together and can be enjoyed in a variety of different ways. Blackberry, Mint, and Lime are three flavors that work together in delicious harmony, and today I’m sharing three different ways to enjoy them. As with all of our summer drinks, we use our favorite sparkling water, San Pellegrino, but if you prefer another sparkling water or club soda, all of these beverages will taste just as delicious no matter which brand you choose.
I found all of my glassware from CB2. They have a wide variety of glassware, serving trays, stirring spoons, cocktail picks other unique pieces that are perfect for entertaining. Since I’m sharing three unique glasses, I decided to use all three of the glassware options that I recently picked up online. For the Vanilla Bean Float with Blackberry Jam & Lime, I went with the Stemless Wine Glass which allows for 2 scoops of ice cream. For the Blackberry Jam Spritzer, I went with the Cylinder Clear Champagne Flute and for the San Pellegrino with Blackberries & Mint, I opted for the Neat Double Old-Fashioned Glass.
Our Honeycomb Oval Serving Platter is from Williams-Sonoma and is part of their Honeycomb Collection that has been very popular for the past few years. Since we love all things honeybee for the French/European aesthetic, we’ve been adding to our collection of table settings, serving dishes and glassware whenever they’re available online and at our local Williams-Sonoma store. If you love entertaining like we do (even if it’s just my mom and me) building a collection of pieces you love over time is always a good idea.
This particular collection features a timeless design and fits in with our home and our way of entertaining so well that it brings another element of enjoyment each time we use them whether it’s to showcase delicious beverages or appetizers (like the crostini recipe I will be sharing next week!)
Chilled San Pellegrino Sparkling Water with Blackberries & Mint
I’ve started to experiment with garnishes. While a wedge of citrus at the rim is always fun, I liked the option of adding a cocktail pick with more fresh blackberries, grated lime to add a bit of a citrus element, and a flower for a splash of color. We also made our own Honeycomb-shaped ice cubes, using these trays I found on Amazon.
Note: The flower that I used was not edible, and if you’re not sure whether a flower is food grade, remove it before enjoying your beverage.
Blackberry Jam Spritzer
1 serving
Ingredients —
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
- Blackberry Jam (or Blackberry Butter)
- Fresh Lime Juice (to taste)
- Ice
Directions —
Add ice cubes, 1 tbsp. of Blackberry Jam, or Blackberry Butter to glass. Add a squeeze of lime. Stir to blend and serve.
San Pellegrino // Blackberries & Mint
1 serving
Ingredients —
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
- 1 container fresh blackberries (washed)
- Fresh Mint (Peppermint, Orange Mint or Chocolate Mint)
Directions —
Add ice cubes, blackberries, and mint and fill the glass with San Pellegrino. We added a sugared rim (just add lime juice around the rim and then press into a plate of the sugar of your choice. This adds a little touch of sweetness to any drink that doesn’t include any sweetener.
Vanilla Bean Float with Blackberry Jam & Lime
1 serving
Ingredients —
- 1-2 scoops Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- 1-2 tbsp. Blackberry Jam
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
- Lime (grated, for garnish)
Directions —
Add Blackberry Jam (or Blackberry Butter), Vanilla Bean Ice Cream to glass. Top with San Pellegrino Sparkling Water and grated lime for garnish.
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Yum, yum and yum!!!