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The Washington Post, April 15, 2009
  • Course: Beverage

Summary:

This mocktail is a huge hit with kids. In fact, they can help you make it. Let them muddle the berries or shake the shaker.
Vanilla syrup is simple syrup infused with 1 split vanilla bean per cup; 1 or 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract may be substituted for every 1 cup of simple syrup.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 11 blackberries
  • 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce vanilla syrup (see headnote and NOTE)
  • Ice

Directions:

Combine 9 of the blackberries, the juice and syrup in a cocktail shaker; muddle well. Add the ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into a cocktail (martini) glass. Garnish with the remaining 2 blackberries (one on each side of the rim, like alien ears).

NOTE: To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a slow, rolling boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a glass container and let cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate until chilled through; store indefinitely.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "Shake It!" by Timo Janse (BAI, 2007).

Tested by Margaret Webb Pressler for The Washington Post.
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(Julia Ewan - The Washington Post)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 80
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 1mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 20g 7
Dietary Fiber: 2g 8
Sugar: 17g
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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