Blackberry Basil Margarita Mocktail

Written By julia cichocki

No booze. No bloat. Just pure refreshing vibes.

This Blackberry Basil Margarita Mocktail is your new go-to for warm days, gut-friendly sipping, and impressing your guests (or just yourself). Bursting with antioxidants from juicy blackberries, soothing fresh basil, and a touch of digestion-loving apple cider vinegar, this drink brings together flavor and function in one fizzy glass. And thanks to the lime citrus Recess seltzer, it still feels like a cocktail—just minus the hangover.

Whether you're winding down after a long day, serving up something fun at brunch, or looking for a festive mocktail that actually supports your gut health, this recipe delivers.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup blackberries (plus a few extra for garnish)

  • 4–5 fresh basil leaves, torn

  • ¼ tsp freshly grated ginger

  • ½ tsp apple cider vinegar

  • Juice of ½ lime

  • 1 can lime citrus Recess seltzer

  • Ice

  • Lime slice + blackberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, muddle the blackberries, basil, and grated ginger together until the berries are juicy and broken down.

  2. Add the apple cider vinegar and lime juice. Shake or stir to combine.

  3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice (optional if you like it rustic and pulpy).

  4. Top with lime citrus Recess seltzer for that crisp, bubbly finish.

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  5. Garnish with a lime slice and a few fresh blackberries. Sip and savor the balance of sweet, tart, and herby.

Why It’s Gut-Friendly

  • Blackberries are loaded with fiber and polyphenols to support healthy digestion.

  • Basil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Apple cider vinegar can help stimulate stomach acid for smoother digestion.

  • Ginger is a natural nausea-fighter and digestive soother.

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