Description
This Blackberry Gin Spritz is one of those cocktails that feels special without requiring a lot of effort. Homemade blackberry syrup adds a fresh, seasonal flavor, while the combination of elderflower, gin, citrus, and bubbles creates a drink that’s refreshing, elegant, and incredibly easy to sip.
Ingredients
Blackberry Syrup (enough for about 10 cocktails)
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blackberries (or thawed frozen berries)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120g) water
Blackberry Gin Spritz
- 1 oz St Germain
- 1 oz Empress Gin
- 3/4 oz blackberry syrup
- 1/4 wedge of lemon
- about 4 oz Sprite, chilled (regular or zero sugar)
Instructions
Blackberry Syrup
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and heat until the blackberries start to bleed their color and become tender. At this point, use a potato masher and mash up the blackberries into a chunky pulp. Once mashed, allow the mixture to bubble for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and run the syrup through a mesh strainer over a glass container, pressing out the seeds and pulp to leave you with a clear blackberry syrup. Refrigerate the syrup for at least an hour before making a cocktail.
Blackberry Gin Spritz
- Add the St-Germain, gin, blackberry syrup, and lemon juice to a large wine glass. Fill with ice and top with chilled Sprite. Stir and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
