Amethyst Elixir

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3

Refresh yourself with this Amethyst Elixir recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

194

Sugar

46g

Fat

The Amethyst Elixir is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day. Made with fresh blackberries, key lime juice, and ginger ale, this drink is bursting with flavor and health benefits. The addition of cardamom and lime zest gives it a unique and delicious taste that you won't find in other beverages. This drink is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying as a refreshing treat on its own.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, turbinado sugar, lime zest, and cardamom pod over medium heat.
2.	Cook until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally.
3.	Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, until the blackberries have broken down.
4.	Strain the mixture through a sieve, pressing on the solids to release as much liquid as possible.
5.	Stir in the key lime juice, ginger ale, and water until well combined.
6.	Serve over ice and garnish with additional blackberries and lime wedges if desired.

PROS

This refreshing drink is perfect for a hot summer day and is packed with antioxidants and vitamin C from the blackberries and lime juice.

The addition of ginger ale and lime zest gives it a unique and delicious flavor.

CONS

The turbinado sugar in this recipe makes it high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The blackberries and lime juice in this drink are high in antioxidants and vitamin C, which can provide immune-boosting benefits and support healthy skin.
Ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties that may help with digestion and nausea.

	4 cups fresh blackberries
	1 cup turbinado sugar
	1 tablespoon grated lime zest
	1 green cardamom pod , crushed
	1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
	2 cups ginger ale
	1 cup water