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    Home » Recipes » Drinks and Cocktails

    Blackberry Thyme Mocktail

    June 20, 2022 by LaKita 24 Comments

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    This refreshing Blackberry Thyme Mocktail is an alcohol-free beverage with a delicious combination of fresh blackberries and thyme. So simple to make and perfect to share with friends.

    If you enjoy the flavor perfect combination of blackberry and thyme, then be sure to also try your hand at making a Blackberry Thyme Margarita.

    close up side view two glasses with blackberry thyme mocktail in them.

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    We all have our ways of relaxing and some of us prefer to relax with a delicious cocktail, while others prefer to sip on a fancy beverage minus the alcohol. Either way, this drink can be enjoyed with or without alcohol.

    The recipe for this quick and easy blackberry thyme mocktail begins by stirring together some fresh blackberries, sugar, thyme, and water together in a pan to make the simple syrup and the foundation for this drink.

    Once that has had time to cool, you will pour a tablespoon or two into a couple of your favorite serving glasses and add in some ice, followed by club soda, and garnished with a few fresh blackberries and a sprig of thyme.

    This drink is refreshing, flavorful, and perfect to enjoy any day of the week.

    Let's get started!

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    Ingredient Notes

    overhead view of ingredients to make blackberry thyme mocktail in separate small bowls
    1. Fresh blackberries - Grab some fresh blackberries that can be located in the produce section at your local grocery store. You may choose to use organic or traditional, it is completely left up to your preference and availability.
    2. Water - This will help to make the simple syrup. Try using filtered water.
    3. Cane sugar - Use pure cane sugar to sweeten the homemade simple syrup and the mocktail overall. You may also substitute regular granulated sugar as well.
    4. Fresh thyme - Make sure to use fresh thyme for this drink recipe. It truly makes a difference!
    5. Club soda - Used to top off our mocktail and dilute the syrup. You may use plain or any carbonated water that you prefer.
    6. Ice - This will cool the drink, use as much or as little as you prefer.

    Instructions

    In a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat, mix together the fresh blackberries, water, a sprig of thyme, and cane sugar. Allow it to come to a low boil. Gently mash the fresh blackberries in the pan once they have had time to soften.

    small saucepan with ingredients to make blackberry thyme syrup in it

    Adjust the heat to low and allow the syrup to simmer for at least 10 minutes. Once the mixture has had time to thicken a little, strain it into a glass jar, and allow the blackberry syrup to cool for about 5 minutes.

    close up side view blackberry thyme syrup in a glass bottle

    Using two glasses, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of blackberry syrup into the bottom (depending on the desired level of sweetness), and add the ice.

    glass with ice and blackberry syrup in the bottom

    Top with club soda, and serve with a sprig of thyme in each glass and fresh blackberries.

    glass with ice, club soda, blackberry thyme syrup in it

    Stir before serving, sip, and enjoy!

    finished mocktail in glass on coaster with small bowl of blackberries.

    Tips

    • Be sure to use fresh thyme only! Do not substitute dried thyme from the spice rack as it will totally change the flavor profile. Fresh is best for this drink recipe.
    • Strain the syrup mixture to remove any pulp or seeds.
    • You may substitute the club soda with your favorite flavor of carbonated water. Try using berry or black raspberry.
    • For an alcoholic version, try adding gin or vodka.
    • Store any leftover blackberry thyme syrup in the refrigerator in an airtight container or jar with a lid for 10 to 15 days. It can also be made in advance.

    Storage

    Use any leftover syrup to freshen up the two drinks for two more servings or store it in a glass jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

    Recipe

    close up side view of drink in glass with ice, blackberry, and thyme

    Blackberry Thyme Mocktail

    LaKita Anderson
    This refreshing Blackberry Thyme Mocktail is an alcohol-free beverage with a delicious combination of fresh blackberries and thyme. So simple to make and perfect to share with friends.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 70 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup fresh blackberries
    • ⅓ cup water
    • ⅓ cup cane sugar
    • 3 sprigs of thyme
    • ice
    • club soda
    • extra blackberries and thyme for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • In a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat, mix the ⅓ cup fresh blackberries, ⅓ cup water, 1 sprig of thyme, ⅓ cup cane sugar and bring to a boil. Gently mash the fresh blackberries in the pan once they have had time to soften.
    • Adjust the heat to low and allow the syrup to simmer for 10 minutes. Once the mixture has had time to thicken a little, strain into a glass jar, and allow the blackberry syrup to cool for at least 5 minutes.
    • Using two glasses, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of blackberry syrup in the bottom (depending on desired level of sweetness), add the ice, top with club soda, and serve with a sprig of thyme in each glass, and fresh blackberries. Stir before serving.
    • Use the leftover syrup to freshen up the two drinks for two more servings or store in a jar with a lid in the refrigerator up to 10 days.

    Notes

    • The recipe makes enough for 4 medium mocktails or 2 large mocktails.
    • Feel free to substitute the club soda for flavored sparkling water. 
    • If you prefer an alcohol version, add a shot of vodka to each serving. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    Original post date 05/25/2020. Updated 06/20/2022.

    close up side view of drink next to bowl with blackberries in it.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tamara

      April 30, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      It's GORGEOUS. I'm a mocktail girl. I don't drink at all. This looks amazing and your lens is amazing too!

      Reply
      • admin

        May 02, 2017 at 12:06 pm

        Thank you so much!! That means a lot coming from a professional photographer 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sonya

      April 30, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      I have lots of thyme growing in y garden box. So I will have to try this recipe.

      Reply
      • admin

        May 02, 2017 at 12:09 pm

        Thyme did really well for me this year also, so I am trying to come up with creative ways to use it.

        Reply
    3. EA Stewart

      June 02, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so pretty and refreshing! I've been looking for some more mocktail recipes latest and this looks perfect-especially with the thyme and blackberries. Cheers!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 02, 2020 at 10:38 pm

        Thank you so much! Cheers!

        Reply
    4. Brittany Fiero

      June 04, 2020 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so refreshing and perfect for summer! The thyme and blueberries together sound amazing! I will be trying this soon.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 09, 2020 at 7:20 am

        Thank you Brittany! I really is the perfect summer drink!

        Reply
    5. Desirée

      June 04, 2020 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love all things blackberry! I'm so hyped to try this!!!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 09, 2020 at 7:20 am

        Thank you Desiree, yes to all things blackberry!!

        Reply
    6. Capri

      June 05, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you made the blackberry syrup from scratch, and so easily! The thyme is the perfect addition! I made this and it came out incredible! I saved some in a carafe in my fridge for a refreshing go-to drink!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 09, 2020 at 7:21 am

        Thank you Capri! I save my in the refrigerator as well to use anytime 🙂

        Reply
    7. Katrina Adams

      June 06, 2020 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      This cocktail says Summer!! I love it!! 🍹

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 09, 2020 at 7:21 am

        Thank you Katrina! Very much Summer!!

        Reply
    8. Marta

      June 06, 2020 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      So, but, Lakita, say I accidentally dropped gin in this Blackberry Thyme Mocktail, I'd still be okay, right? I served this to the kids last night and they fell in love with it.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 09, 2020 at 7:23 am

        Thank you Marta! You can certainly use gin with this. I use it with vodka, so drop it on in there!

        Reply
    9. Nij

      June 06, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      We just got fresh thyme in our co-op box this week. Excited to try this, interesting twist.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 09, 2020 at 7:23 am

        Thank you Nij! Perfect timing!

        Reply
    10. Chenée

      June 07, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so light and refreshing. I can't wait to make it -- I have thyme in my garden right now!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 09, 2020 at 7:24 am

        Thank you Chenee! Great way to use fresh thyme!

        Reply
    11. Andrea

      June 08, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Blackberry and thyme, what tasty combo!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 09, 2020 at 7:24 am

        Thank you Andrea...so perfect!

        Reply
    12. Tamara

      June 10, 2020 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      That blackberry reduction is AMAZING! It is such a versatile fruit, and I love this use for it. Definitely adding these to our summertime menu!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 10, 2020 at 2:08 pm

        Thank you so much Tamara! It is so good.

        Reply

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