Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 ounces vodka (use berry-flavored vodka for extra flavor)
  • 2 ounces elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
  • 2 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • Club soda or sparkling water (to top)
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh berries (whole strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
  • Lemon slices
  • Mint leaves

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine the mixed berries, honey (or agave), and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the seeds if desired, stirring with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of the berry puree.
  4. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
  5. Fill two glasses with ice cubes and strain the cocktail mixture evenly into the glasses, filling them about halfway.
  6. Top each cocktail with club soda or sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
  7. Garnish with fresh berries, a slice of lemon, and a sprig of mint in each glass. Serve immediately and enjoy the romantic ambiance!