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Blackberry Gin Cocktail

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  • Golden Yellow Sugar

Mastering the simple syrup opens a world of sweet possibilities. We’ve used luscious blackberries to balance the bold flavour of gin to create a refreshing summer sipper. Or, if you prefer, you can make this as a delicious non-alcoholic “mocktail.”

Prep Time
5 minutes
30 minute chilling time
Cook Time
3 to 5 minutes
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Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar

Light-coloured and just right for baking, the subtle notes of caramel and moist texture make it ideal for allowing delicate flavours to shine through in your creations.

Servings

For the blackberry simple syrup:

  • ½ cup (108 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, packed ½ cup (108 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (104 g) fresh blackberries, washed ½ cup (104 g) fresh blackberries, washed
  • 5 pcs (10 g) lemon zest, wide strips 5 pcs (10 g) lemon zest, wide strips
  • 6 tbsp (90 ml) water 6 tbsp (90 ml) water

For the cocktail:

  • 8 tbsp (120 ml) blackberry simple syrup (recipe above) 8 tbsp (120 ml) blackberry simple syrup (recipe above)
  • 12 pcs fresh blackberries, washed 12 pcs fresh blackberries, washed
  • 12 pcs mint leaves, washed 12 pcs mint leaves, washed
  • ½ cup (125 ml) lemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed ½ cup (125 ml) lemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup (125 ml) gin ½ cup (125 ml) gin
  • ½ cup (125 ml) sparkling water (club soda or tonic water) ½ cup (125 ml) sparkling water (club soda or tonic water)

Garnishes (optional):

  • Blackberries Blackberries
  • Fresh mint leaves Fresh mint leaves
  • Lemon slices, wheels, zest Lemon slices, wheels, zest

Instructions

For the blackberry simple syrup (makes approximately ½ cup / 125 ml):

Step 1

In a small pot, over medium heat, combine the Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, blackberries, strips of lemon zest, and water. Crush the berries with the back of a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar; 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature; 15 minutes. Place into the refrigerator to chill completely; 15 minutes or until needed.

Step 3

Strain cooled simple syrup through a sieve, gently pressing the berries to release as much of the liquid as possible. Discard solids or save to top ice cream, oatmeal, or stir into yogurt.

For the cocktail:

Step 1

Drop 3 blackberries into each of 4 lowball glasses. Add 3 mint leaves to each glass. Divide the fresh lemon juice amongst the 4 glasses, about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) per glass.

Step 2

With a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, gently muddle the blackberries, mint, and lemon juice together until mint leaves are lightly bruised and blackberries have released some of their juices.

Step 3

Drizzle in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the blackberry simple syrup. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Add gin into each glass (2 tbsp / 30 ml). Top off with sparkling water. Garnish with blackberries, mint leaves, and/or lemon. Stir before sipping.

A glass of blackberry bramble on a tray decorated with mint

Chef's Tip


*Make the simple syrup a few hours or even a few days ahead for faster preparation.

*Can’t find blackberries at your grocery store or farmer’s market? Replace with raspberries or blueberries.

*Frozen blackberries can be used in place of the fresh berries to make this cocktail.

*This cocktail can be made without the sparkling water.

*For a different take on the drink use fresh basil or thyme instead of the mint.

*Blackberry simple syrup can be kept in a glass jar for up to 2 weeks. 

*The simple syrup can be used to flavour teas, lemonades, sparkling water, or spooned over ice cream for a simple dessert.

*For an alcohol-free alternative, omit gin and top glasses off with sparkling water, club soda, ginger ale, or ginger beer.

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