Black Currant It Berry Celebration (Printable)

Vibrant black currant beverage served three refreshing ways—sparkling mocktail, creamy smoothie, or infused water. Ready in just 15 minutes.

# What You 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
11 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
12 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Ice cubes, optional

→ Black Currant Infused Water

14 - ½ cup fresh black currants, lightly crushed
15 - 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
16 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
17 - 6 cups cold filtered water
18 - Ice cubes

# How-To:

01 - In a pitcher, combine black currant juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well and add chilled sparkling water. Fill glasses with ice, pour the mixture, and garnish with fresh black currants and mint sprigs.
02 - Place frozen black currants, banana, plant-based milk, honey or agave syrup, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes if a colder consistency is desired. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
03 - Add lightly crushed black currants, mint leaves, and lemon slices to a large jug. Pour in cold filtered water and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse. Serve over ice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three completely different drinks from one ingredient means you're never bored and always have options depending on your mood.
  • No cooking required—just 15 minutes and you've got something that tastes like you actually tried, even on lazy afternoons.
  • Black currants are finally having their moment, and this is the easiest way to jump in without overthinking it.
02 -
  • If you use sweetened black currant juice, cut back on the simple syrup or you'll end up with something cloying—I learned this the embarrassing way.
  • Frozen black currants work better than fresh for smoothies because the ice crystals break down into creamy texture, while fresh berries just turn watery.
  • The infused water needs actual time—don't convince yourself that five minutes is enough, because it isn't.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving the mocktail—that cold glass keeps the drink colder longer and feels luxurious.
  • If you're doubling the smoothie recipe, blend in two batches rather than overstuffing your blender, because cramming too much in makes the texture gritty instead of silky.
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