Blackberry Saffron Spritz

If you’re looking for a drink that actually feels like summer in a glass, this Blackberry Saffron Mezcal Spritz is it. It’s smoky, fruity, and has just enough of that "what is that amazing flavor?" thanks to the saffron. This isn’t your average sugary patio drink; it’s a total mood. By mashing up fresh blackberries and infusing them with a pinch of Lemonfair Saffron, you get a syrup that is deep, dark, and earthily floral.

The best part? It’s surprisingly low-stress. You can whip up the blackberry saffron syrup a week early and keep it in the fridge, so when your friends show up, you’re just a quick shake away from the perfect cocktail. Between the kick of the ginger, the brightness of the lime, and the subtle glow of the saffron, this cocktail hits every single note. It’s sophisticated enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a random Saturday afternoon in the sun.

Ingredients:

Makes 2 cocktails, with extra syrup for more later.

6 oz blackberries (fresh or frozen)
1 pinch Lemonfair Saffron, ground with mortar & pestle
1 cup sugar
2 inches of ginger, peeled & sliced very thin
2.5 oz mezcal
2.5 oz sweet vermouth
2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
8 oz ginger ale 

Directions:

Prep the blackberry saffron simple syrup:

1. Bring blackberries and 1/2 cup water to a boil over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring and mashing berries with a fork until very soft.

2. Add saffron and sugar, then stir until the sugar is dissolved, around 3 more minutes. Allow to cool before using or storing in an airtight container. You’ll have leftover for another serving.

Make the cocktails:

1. Combine ginger, mezcal, vermouth, lime juice, and 2 oz of the simple syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake until very cold.

2. Fill glasses 1/2-2/3 full with ginger ale and ice. Strain cocktail into glasses. Top with blackberries, if desired.