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Drinkies: Blackberry Gin & Tonic

6/19/2015

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Sometimes the simple things are the best things, you know? 

Sunshine and blue skies. The gentle sway of a porch swing. A cold drink on a hot day. Cocktails with a minimal list of ingredients and zero pretensions. 

This is one of those.



Recipe and summertime drinkin’/porch swingin’ music after the jump.




Caution: 

This playlist of summer-y oldies may cause sensory flashbacks complete with the aroma of Coppertone sunscreen and freshly-mowed lawns, and the burn-y gritty feel of hot sand beneath your feet. 

Blackberry Gin & Tonic
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Ingredients and Directions for Blackberry Simple Syrup:

Makes enough syrup for 4-5 drinks

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • Two (2) 6 oz. packages blackberries, rinsed

  1. Combine the water and sugar in a pan over high heat until the sugar dissolves.  
  2. Add the blackberries and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. 
  3. Once the fruit is nice and tender use a potato masher and mash the fruit to release as much juice as possible.  
  4. Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool completely. 
  5. Strain the syrup into a container, and store it for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.  
  6. Simple syrup freezes well if you have leftovers or want to make it far in advance. Use your old ice cube trays.


Ingredients and Directions for Blackberry Gin and Tonic:

Makes one cocktail

  • 2 oz. Blackberry Simple Syrup
  • 1-1/2 oz. Letherbee gin
  • ½ oz. lime juice
  • Tonic water
  • Fresh blackberries and/or lime wheel for garnish (optional)

  1. Add simple syrup, gin and lime juice to a glass and stir. 
  2. Add ice and stir again.
  3. Top with tonic water. Gently stir once more.
  4. Garnish with blackberries and/or lime, as desired.

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