beauty berries, what a good name right? the beauty berry bush has always been a favorite of mine, i love it when fall comes and the beauty berry bushes start to show their colors. over the past couple of weeks, the berries have been ripening to their deep purple and their branches are weighted down with their heavy fruit. beauty berries are not all that sweet or tart but have more of a fragrant medicinal flavor. making this beauty berry soda would be a great addition to a fall drink.
beauty berry soda
ingredients:
1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup beauty berries, fully ripe, washed
20 peppercorns
a splash of balsalmic vinegar
soda water
directions:
simple syrup:
-boil the water
-lower to a simmer and add the sugar
-stir until dissolved
-add the beauty berries and peppercorns
-remove from heat and cool
-strain the berries and peppercorns
-chill the simple syrup
soda:
-add some simple syrup
-pour in some soda water
-add a splash of balsalmic vinegar and stir
-use this soda in your favorite drink
-enjoy!
photos and recipe by kristen bach