Summer Blackberry Smash - An Easy Gin Cocktail Recipe

Two dark purple cocktails with mint sprigs and a lemon wedge on a white table with a orange and white cooler bag in the background.

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Summer Blackberry Smash - An Easy Gin Cocktail Recipe

Sweet, sour, dark and rich, this blackberry smash is both strong and refreshing! Lemon, soda and ice add lightness while juicy blackberries and gin give this drink body.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Cocktail, Drink

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blackberry Cocktail, Blackberry Gin Cocktail, Gin Smash

Servings: Cocktails

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Sabrina Currie

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker
Muddler
Cocktail Strainer (I use a Hawthorne strainer)

Ingredients

1 c Blackberries
20 Fresh Mint Leaves 3-4 large sprigs
2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
4 oz Gin
2 tablespoon Sugar Granulated raw sugar
½ c Soda Water
2.5 c Cubed Ice

Instructions

Prepare 2 Collins or rocks glasses, sugaring the rim if desired, and set aside.
Add sugar and mint to the cocktail shaker and muddle gently so the leaves bruise but don't break into pieces. Add blackberries and lemon juice and muddle until the berries have released their juice and the sugar is dissolved.
Add Gin and 1 cup of cubed ice to the shaker, cover and shake well.
Add ¾ cup of ice to each glass and strain the blackberry smash equally into each glass of ice.
Top with club soda to fill glass, give them a gentle stir and garnish with extra mint sprigs and lemon wedges, wheels or twists.

Notes

Use a 14 oz Collins or highball glass if you want to pour the entire cocktail at once. For smaller glasses, simply pour and mix a drink and refill with the remaining cocktail when ready.

For a stiffer drink, use 6 oz Gin instead of 4 oz.

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