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Blackberry Lemonade Cortisol Cocktail

A refreshing nonalcoholic cocktail that combines blackberries, lemon, ginger, and a pinch of sea salt, topped with sparkling water to support gut health and balance stress responses.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen blackberries plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 3 lemons
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey or pure maple syrup to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 2 cups cold water or chilled plain sparkling water plus more for topping if desired
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint or lemon slices for garnish
  • Optional: sparkling water for topping to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large jar or mixing bowl, add blackberries, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and a pinch of sea salt.
  2. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the blackberries until they release their juices, but do not pulverize the seeds.
  3. Add the cold water and stir until the sweetener dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon. If you want a smoother drink, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
  4. Fill four glasses with ice. Pour the blackberry lemonade base into the glasses, filling each about three quarters full.
  5. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water if you like fizz. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with extra blackberries, a lemon slice, and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best taste, store the blackberry-lemon base in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep sparkling water separate and add before serving.