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Virgin Bramble Rosemary Spritz Recipe by : Dobbies www . dobbies . com
Sweet blackberries , tangy orange zest and woody rosemary mingle together to create a thoroughly refreshing and unforgettably delicious drink .
Ingredients :
• 300g fresh ( or frozen ) blackberries , about 100-150g extra to serve
• 60g runny honey
• 1 medium orange , pared zest and 1 / 2 ( half ) juice
• 6 small rosemary sprigs , plus extra to serve
• about 1.5 litre soda water , to serve
Method :
1 . Put the blackberries , honey , orange zest and juice , and the rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan set over a mediumhigh heat . Bring to a simmer and then bubble for 10-15 minutes , stirring and crushing lightly every now and then until the blackberries have broken completely . Press firmly through a fine sieve into a bowl , scraping the underside to get as much juice as possible ( discard the pulp and aromatics ). Transfer to a jug and let cool ( chill up to 2 days ahead ).
2 . To serve , divide the blackberry syrup between glasses ( about 2-3 tbsp in each ). Fill with ice , top up with soda and stir . Slice remaining orange into half-moons and add to each glass alongside a rosemary sprig and a few fresh blackberries .
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