Blackberry-Lime Gin Fizz

Boozy blackberries, gin, and a splash of lime juice come together to create a refreshing cocktail.

What Memorial Day party would be complete without booze? Um, I’m gonna say none.

So, I boozed up some blackberries for a fresh and summery gin fizz.

Boozy berries = the best kind of berries.

I made a blackberry simple syrup by bringing 1 cup of blackberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a gentle boil. I let the mixture boil for 5 minutes and took it off the heat to cool. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to shake up your cocktails.

Viola, blackberry simple syrup.

These beauties only require 4 ingredients: blackberry simple syrup, gin, club soda, and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Add the ingredients to a fancy cocktail glass, give it a few stirs to combine the flavors, and you’re ready to enjoy.

This blackberry-lime gin fizz is perfect on a hot summer’s day. It’s refreshing, perfectly sweet, and full of bubbles.

Print Recipe

Blackberry-Lime Gin Fizz

Boozy blackberries, gin, and a splash of gin come together to create a refreshing cocktail.

Yield: 1 serving

Total Time: 18 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

Cocktail

1 ounce blackberry simple syrup

1 ounce gin

6 ounces club soda

splash of lime

Ice

Blackberry Simple Syrup

1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

Directions:

For the cocktail:

Add simple syrup, gin, and a splash of lime to a glass. Add ice and top with club soda. Give the mixture a stir and garnish with a wedge of lime.

For the simple syrup:

In a small pot, add blackberries, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Mash the berries with a potato masher or a fork. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Transfer the syrup to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

 

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