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Blueberry cocktail in a rocks glass set on a white marble coaster with lemon halves, sugar and a gin bottle set in the background.

Blueberry Gin Cocktail Recipe

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5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 cocktail
Category Cocktails / Drinks
Cuisine American
Author Lauren Grant

Description

A simple yet crafted blueberry gin cocktail made with fresh berries, basil, and lemon. Option to add a floral liqueur for even more flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 8 blueberries
  • 4 large basil leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 ¾ ounces dry gin
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ ounce St. Germaine, optional
  • ¼ ounce Chambord, optional
  • ½ ounce club soda

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle blueberries, basil, sugar and salt until jammy.
  • Add gin, lemon juice, St. Germaine and chambord (if using), fill shaker with ice, secure lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and serve.

Equipment

cocktail shaker
jigger
Muddler
cocktail strainer
rocks glass

Notes

For the best flavor, use a London dry gin. I like to use one that’s floral-forward such as Bloom. But use what you like and have on hand.
I like to add a splash of St. Germain and Chambord but you don’t have to. The St. Germaine adds a mild floral flavor while the Chambord enhances the berry flavor. Use none, one or the other, or both! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 7mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5.5g
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