Delicious! Such a great summer cocktail. I used the minimum amount of sugar, no need for more. I don't think there's any need to strain the drink, looks very appealing as is in the glass. Will make this all summer long and I don't even like gin.
Blackberry Cocktail
Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Scott Martin
This cocktail combines fresh blackberries, cucumber slices, lime juice, gin, club soda, sugar, and fresh mint for an ultra-summery, fruity escape.
Yield: Makes 5 cups
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Ingredients
- 1 (0.75-oz.) package fresh mint sprigs
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) cucumber slices
- 2 (6-oz.) packages fresh blackberries
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 8 to 12 tsp. turbinado sugar*
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. gin
- 1 cup cold club soda
- Crushed ice
- Garnishes: cucumber slices, fresh blackberries, lime wedges, lemon mint sprigs
Preparation
- 1. Place first 5 ingredients in a large pitcher. Gently press mint leaves, cucumbers, and blackberries against side of pitcher with a wooden spoon to release flavors. Stir in gin and club soda. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.
- *Superfine or powdered sugar may be substituted.
- Note: We tested with Hendrick's Gin.
Blackberry Cocktail Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American, Southern
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- OCCASION: Summer
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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