Dark Invader
- Course: Beverage
- Features: Gluten-Free
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).
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(Julia Ewan - The Washington Post)
