Aromatic mocktail with black-blue grapes

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 120 ml water
• 70 g sugar
• 2 tsp juniper berries, lightly crushed
• 340 g grapes, black-blue
• 1 orange(s), a 5 cm long zest strip
• 1 rosemary sprig(s), 5 cm long
• 480 ml tonic water
• 240 ml carbonated mineral water
• 60 ml orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 4 rosemary sprigs for decoration

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Rest time approx. 8 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 8 hours 25 minutes

In a small saucepan, add the water, sugar, juniper berries, grapes, orange zest, and rosemary sprig and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the mixture is slightly syrupy, stirring frequently to help the grapes burst open. Allow to cool completely. Discard the orange zest and rosemary sprig. Pulse until coarsely ground in a blender or food processor. Press the mixture through a fine sieve, reserving the liquid. Discard the residue. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. To serve, pour 60 ml of this grape juice into each ice-filled glass and top up, in order, with 120 ml of tonic water, 60 ml of sparkling water, and 1 tablespoon of orange juice. Garnish with the rosemary sprigs.