Vampire’s Kiss Cran-Blackberry Lemonade
A dramatic Halloween mocktail combining tart lemon, cranberry, and blackberry flavors, perfect for spooky celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 6–7 large lemons)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjustable to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1½ cups 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened preferred)
- 1 cup blackberry juice or strained blackberry purée
- 1 cup fresh seedless blackberries
- 1 lime, sliced into thin half-moons
- Club soda for optional fizz
- Ice cubes
- Red sanding sugar for rim decoration
- Additional lemon for rim preparation
Instructions
- Prepare the Glasses: Dip the rim of each glass in fresh lemon juice, then in red sanding sugar to create a coated rim. Chill the glasses in the refrigerator.
- Create the Lemonade Base: In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and granulated sugar. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Add the Juices: Slowly stir in cold water, cranberry juice, and blackberry juice. Adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Add Fresh Elements: Gently fold in fresh blackberries and lime slices, then add ice to chill the mixture.
- Serve with Flair: Pour lemonade into prepared glasses, distributing fruit evenly and adding club soda for sparkle if desired.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the lemonade base 24 hours in advance. Store without ice or club soda until serving. Frozen blackberries work best for the ‘blood moon’ effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween drink, mocktail, cranberry lemonade, spooky beverage