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Blackberry Ginger Cocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

BLACKBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Blackberries

COCKTAIL:

• 1 oz. Blackberry Syrup (from above)
• ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 oz. Gin
• 2 oz. Ginger Beer
• Fresh Blackberries for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
4. Fill a glass halfway with ice, and add 1 oz. blackberry simple syrup and lemon juice.
5. Add 2 oz. gin and top with 2 oz. ginger beer.
6. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
7. Enjoy!

Blackberry Ginger Cocktail Ingredients

• Fresh Blackberries: Fresh blackberries will give the best flavor to the simple syrup, far better than store-bought. You’ll need extra for the garnish too!
• Granulated Sugar: I like organic, but use what you have on hand. This will be used to make the blackberry simple syrup.
• Lemon Juice: A hint of acid is necessary.
• Gin: Hendrick’s is the brand of choice for me. If you don’t think you like gin, try it and report back.
• Ginger Beer: I really like this light version. As always, this is a non-alcoholic ginger spicy beverage. This version isn’t quite as spicy, but not sweet like ginger ale.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Blackberry Ginger Cocktail?

• Glass Bottle | This recipe will make about 8 oz of syrup, enough for 8 cocktails. If you don’t use it all at once, it will last for 2-4 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Blackberry simple syrup is great in coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, and anywhere you want a little berry-infused sweetness!
• Citrus Juicer | This is my favorite way to juice a lemon since it goes into the cup and I can see the exact measurement I need.
• DOF Glasses | DOF (double old-fashioned) glasses are crucial for Old Fashioned’s, and you know I love to use glasses in multiple ways. It’s the perfect glass to dress up this cocktail.

If you like this recipe, check out the other berry cocktails below!

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Pumpkin Spice Chai Simple Syrup

I like to use easy-to-find ingredients to make simple syrups. If you can find pumpkin spice chai tea in teabags, great, use that! If you can’t, don’t worry. Using one bag of pumpkin spice tea and one back of chai works just as well! You can also use straight-up black tea and add spices to the simple syrup but I like keeping the simple syrup simple.

Like all of my homemade simple syrups, this is great to use later in oatmeal, smoothies, or mixed with sparkling water. The recipe makes 8 oz, and you’ll only use 1-2 oz for each to make your perfect cocktail, so if you have some remaining, store it in a glass airtight container in the fridge.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Pumpkin Martini?

• Coupe Glasses | These are perfect for both martinis and Champagne. Ideal in city living.
• Cocktail Shaker | I love this because of the minimal design, built-in strainer, and it doesn’t leak.
• Glass Bottle | If you don’t use all the simple syrup in your cocktail, store it in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.

Pumpkin Spice Chai Martini Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

PUMPKIN CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 pumpkin spice chai tea bags (or 1 pumpkin spice tea bag and 1 masala chai tea bag)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

COCKTAIL:

• 2 oz. Gin (I prefer Hendrick’s)
• 1-2 oz. Simple Syrup
• Dash of bitters
• Squeeze of an orange 
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon, for garnish
• 1 tsp granulated sugar, for garnish

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tea bags to a saucepan and bring them to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat, add the vanilla, and let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags and let the syrup cool to room temperature to thicken; this will take about 15 additional minutes.
4. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add gin, simple syrup, bitters, and a squeeze of orange.
5. Run an orange slice (you can use the remainder from the squeeze in the cocktail) around half of a glass. Roll the rim of the glass in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Pour the cocktail into the glass, straining the ice.
7. Enjoy!

Tip: I haven’t tested this, but if you are looking for a latte style, feel free to add espresso, cold brew concentrate, or coffee and milk or milk alternatives to taste. You can also add some coffee liqueur if you have it on hand.

More Fall Cocktail Recipes:

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Jump to my Strawberries and Cream Martini Recipe

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Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup

If you’ve tried my cocktail recipes before you know I love making flavored simple syrup. Strawberries, sugar, water, and vanilla and you have an easy way to infuse a ton of flavor! This recipe will make a little over a cup and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. It’s perfect for smoothies, mixed with sparkling water, or adding a little to the morning coffee!

Strawberry Juice

No artificial strawberry flavor here! You don’t need a juicer to make strawberry juice as long as you have a high-powered blender and a nut milk bag or cheesecloth. This juice won’t be super watery, it’s almost like a puree. One pound of strawberries will make about six oz of strawberry juice so you’ll have some remaining to store for later (or make a second cocktail)!

You could potentially buy puree in the store and water it down if you don’t want to make it yourself, but I haven’t tried that since this is so easy.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Strawberries and Cream Cocktail?

• Glass Bottle | If you don’t use the full 8 oz of simple syrup you’ll want to store it in the fridge.
• Coupe Glasses | These glasses are great for martinis and Champagne.
• Cocktail Shaker | I have this one because it’s got a clean design, a built-in strainer, and doesn’t leak
• Fine-Mesh Strainer | This will be needed to strain the strawberries from the simple syrup. If you don’t already have a sieve, I love this set of three in different sizes.

Strawberries and Cream Martini Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

STRAWBERRY VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ lb strawberries
• ½ tbsp vanilla extract

STRAWBERRY JUICE:

• 1 lb strawberries

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM MARTINI:

• 1 oz gin (I prefer Hendrick’s)
• 4 oz strawberry juice
• 2 oz unsweetened non-dairy creamer
• 1 oz strawberry vanilla simple syrup
• Freeze-dried strawberries, for garnish

Directions

1. Add 8 oz of water, the granulated sugar, and ½ lb strawberries to a saucepan and boil.
2. Once the sugar has dissolved, mash the strawberries, add the vanilla, and turn off the heat. Let the syrup cool to room temperature which will take about 25 minutes.
3. While the syrup is cooling, blend 1 lb strawberries on a blender to puree setting.
4. Strain blended strawberries through a nut milk bag, squeezing out the juice.
5. Once the syrup is cooled, place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl (I like to use this measuring cup since it has a spout) and pour the syrup through leaving any strawberry bits in the sieve.
6. Fill the martini shaker halfway with ice, and add gin, strawberry juice, non-dairy creamer, and strawberry vanilla simple syrup.
7. Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds or until you get a little foam and pour it into a glass, straining the ice.
8. Garnish with freeze-dried strawberries
9. Enjoy!

More Summer Cocktail Recipes:

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