Blackberry Ginger Gin and Tonics Recipe

Refresh your cocktail game with a bold Blackberry Ginger Gin and Tonic – it’s fruity, slightly spicy, and the perfect drink for any occasion.

A delicious cocktail like this Blackberry Ginger Gin & Tonic is a simple creation that when the weather begins to heat up, tastes so good as the sun begins to set.  The balance of flavors is gorgeous on the palate and sets the mood for the season ahead.

Blackberries are beginning to show their faces at farmstands and markets around town and there are nothing like juicy berries in a cocktail. I love luscious blackberries in almost anything and creating a simple syrup with blackberries with a knob of ginger for subtle spice begins this delicious cocktail game. The syrup is boiled down, strained, and chilled before it’s time to create these beautiful Blackberry Ginger Gin and Tonics.

Lots of ice in the glasses is the first step to a any good Gin and Tonic and of course a quality Gin.  A big squeeze of lime juice over the gin and ice adds balance to the sweet berry syrup and floral gin.  Top it all off with tasty tonic and give it a stir and you are ready to cheer to Friday night.

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Ingredients

• 1 pint blackberries + more for rim
• 2-inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 10 ounces good gin
• 2 limes
• 4 cans or bottles tonic water, about 5 ounces each

Tips

• You can substitute tequila and sparkling water in the recipe
• Always use good quality tonic water, I like Fever-Tree
• Lemon juice can be added instead of lime juice

(Makes 4 Cocktails)

To Prepare:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add blackberries, ginger, sugar and water.  Boil and stir while slightly crushing blackberries, about 5 minutes.
2. Strain syrup into small glass or pitcher, chill.
3. Add ice to 4 glasses and top with 2 1/2 ounces gin.  Squeeze half a lime over each glass.
4. Add 1/4 of syrup to each glass.  Top with 5 ounces tonic water.  Top with blackberry, if desired.  Cheers!

You can double the batch of these Blackberry Ginger Gin and Tonics for larger parties or to save time.  Just add the tonic last to each glass before serving – Cheers.