Purple Sky

Escape into the vibrant hues and refreshing flavors of the "Purple Sky," a dazzling berry-infused mocktail perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make drink combines the natural sweetness of blueberries and blackberries with a splash of tangy lime juice, creating a striking homemade syrup that serves as the star of the show. Served over a bed of ice with effervescent club soda and garnished with fresh mint, juicy blueberries, and lime slices, this drink is both visually stunning and incredibly thirst-quenching. Ready in just 15 minutes, "Purple Sky" is the ultimate sparkling fruit drink for summer parties, brunches, or serene evenings under the stars.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup blackberries
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cups club soda
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 6 leaves mint leaves
• 6 pieces blueberries (for garnish)
• 2 slices lime slices (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, blackberries, granulated sugar, and water over medium heat.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5 minutes until the berries release their juices and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 3

Remove the berry syrup from the heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.

Step 4

Allow the berry syrup to cool to room temperature before using.

Step 5

In two serving glasses, add ice cubes and 1 1/2 tablespoons of lime juice to each glass.

Step 6

Divide the berry syrup evenly between the two glasses, pouring it over the ice.

Step 7

Top each glass with 1 cup of club soda and gently stir to combine.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh blueberries, lime slices, and a couple of mint leaves for a colorful finish.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing 'Purple Sky'!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1281.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	278.2

Total Fat 1.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 157.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.1g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 77.1mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 381.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 89.5%