Description
A refreshingly sweet and tart drink made from a raspberry-blackberry hybrid. Popular in the Great Lakes region, especially Buffalo, this homemade version is vibrant, fruity, and plant-based.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen loganberries (or 1 cup raspberries + 1 cup blackberries)
3 tbsp organic cane sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3 cups filtered water
Optional: pinch of sea salt
Optional: fresh mint for garnish
Optional: sparkling water for fizz
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and 1 cup of water over medium heat.
2. Stir and simmer until berries break down (about 10 minutes).
3. Add lemon juice and simmer another 5 minutes to reduce.
4. Remove from heat and cool for ~20 minutes.
5. Blend the mixture with remaining 2 cups water until smooth.
6. Strain through sieve or cloth to remove seeds.
7. Pour into pitcher and chill for at least 30 minutes.
8. Serve over ice; optionally garnish with mint or top with sparkling water.
Notes
Substitute loganberries with equal parts raspberries and blackberries if unavailable.
Maple syrup or coconut sugar can replace cane sugar for a richer taste.
Add blackcurrants or elderberries during simmering for added antioxidants.
Experiment with herbs like lavender or rosemary for a mocktail twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: loganberry drink, plant-based beverage, berry refresher, homemade juice