A vibrant beverage featuring black currant served three delicious ways: sparkling mocktail, creamy smoothie, and elegant infused water.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sparkling Black Currant Mocktail
01 - 1 cup black currant juice, unsweetened
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
03 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup
04 - 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
05 - Ice cubes
06 - Fresh black currants for garnish
07 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
→ Black Currant Smoothie
08 - 1 cup frozen black currants
09 - 1 ripe banana
10 - 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
11 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Ice cubes, optional
→ Black Currant Infused Water
14 - 1/2 cup fresh black currants, lightly crushed
15 - 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
16 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
17 - 1.5 liters cold filtered water
18 - Ice cubes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine black currant juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher and stir well. Add chilled sparkling water and mix thoroughly. Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, pour the beverage mixture, and garnish with fresh black currants and mint sprigs.
02 - Add frozen black currants, ripe banana, plant-based milk, honey or agave syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth consistency is achieved. Add ice cubes if a colder texture is desired. Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately.
03 - Place lightly crushed black currants, mint leaves, and lemon slices into a large jug. Pour cold filtered water over the ingredients and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse. Serve over ice cubes.
