RECIPE: Make the Woodall’s Bet Your Berries
My friends and I love that the Woodall has great spirit-free options on their drinks menu. They’re all sparkling, all with plenty of citrus tang, but our favorite is Bet Your Berries. Would they share the recipe? — Kathleen Swiger, Atlanta
The Woodall’s Bet Your Berries is a refreshing option if you’re observing a dry January or just want a refreshing, fruity drink.
“I wanted to keep a mixology approach when creating this spirit-free drink,” said Rick Blumberg, the Woodall’s beverage director. “Homemade lemonade was the inspiration. I loved the idea of a sparkling lemonade and crushing fresh berries right into it. The drink is well-balanced with acid and sweetness and delivers a real cocktail feel without the buzz.”
The Woodall’s Bet Your Berries
- Lemon wedge and granulated sugar, for rimming glass
- 2 strawberries plus a strawberry slice, for garnishing
- 2 blueberries or blackberries
- 1 1/2 ounces lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup (see note)
- 2 ounces soda water
- Rub rim of a coupe cocktail glass with lemon wedge. Put a small amount of sugar in a saucer and dip glass into the sugar to evenly coat the entire rim. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, add 2 strawberries, blueberry, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Muddle berries, then add ice, cover, and shake vigorously. Strain into prepared coupe, top with soda water and garnish with strawberry slice.
- Note: To make simple syrup, heat 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small pan, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Reserve leftover syrup for another use.
Nutritional information
Per serving: Per serving: 102 calories (percent of calories from fat, 1), trace protein, 25 grams carbohydrates, no fiber, trace total fat (no saturated fat), no cholesterol, 29 milligrams sodium.From the menu of ... The Woodall, 2260 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta; 404-343-4424, thewoodallwestside.com.
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