Blackberry Cocktail
A pitcher of these fruity gin cocktails will make your party the one to go to! Refreshing, delicious, easy and just look at that color!
Servings 10
Calories 92kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce fresh mint about 5-6 sprigs
- 1 cucumber sliced thin
- 12 ounces blackberries
- ¾ cup lime juice fresh squeezed from about 3 limes
- 8 teaspoons turbinado sugar or white sugar
- 1 cup gin
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water
- extra blackberries, mint and cucumber for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Place mint, cucumber slices, blackberries, lime juice and sugar into a pitcher. Use a wooden spoon or a muddler to gently release the flavors.
- Stir in the gin and the club soda.
- Garnish if desired.
Notes
Use fresh squeezed limes, not bottled.
Turbinado sugar is less processed than white sugar. It will give a fuller more rounder flavor, however you can substitute white sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 14.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg