This Blackberry Moscato Spritzer is light, refreshing, and perfect for warm days or easy entertaining. Fresh blackberries are muddled with lemon juice and sugar, then mixed with sweet Moscato and topped with lemon-lime soda for a bubbly finish. The result is a bright, slightly sweet cocktail with a fresh berry flavor and just the right amount of citrus. Finished with a sugared rim and fresh garnish, it’s as pretty as it is easy to drink. Another blackberry favorite is our Blackberry Bourbon Smash.
Why This Recipe Works
Muddling the blackberries releases their natural juices and creates a fresh fruit base that pairs beautifully with Moscato’s natural sweetness. The lemon juice balances everything out with a bit of acidity, while the soda adds a light, bubbly finish that keeps the drink from feeling too heavy.
Tips for the Best Spritzer
- Use ripe, fresh blackberries for the best flavor and color.
- Adjust the sugar slightly depending on how sweet your berries and wine are.
- Shake the mixture well to fully combine and chill before pouring.
- Serve immediately after adding the soda to keep it bubbly and fresh.
When to Serve This Drink
This cocktail is perfect for casual gatherings, brunch, or summer evenings. Some great occasions include:
- Brunch or showers
- Summer parties
- Girls’ night
- Holiday gatherings
Storage Tips
This drink is best made fresh. If needed, you can prepare the muddled blackberry mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it, then shake and assemble just before serving.
Blackberry Moscato Spritzer
Ingredients
Rim
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Drink
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, about 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup Moscato d’Asti
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda, We used Sprite
- Ice
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Blackberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Add lemon juice to one small plate and sugar to another.
- Dip the rim of each glass into the lemon juice, then into the sugar to coat. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the blackberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice. Muddle to release the juices.
- Add the Moscato and ice to the shaker. Shake until chilled.
- Fill glasses with ice and strain the mixture into each glass, filling about ¾ full.
- Top with lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh blackberries. Serve immediately.
This recipe was inspired by the Blackberry Moscato Cocktail on iambaker.net.
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