Berry Breeze Gin and Tonic

This Berry Breeze Gin and Tonic is a refreshing summer cocktail that combines the sweetness of ripe blackberries with the zesty kick of lime, all balanced by the smoothness of gin. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a warm, sunny day, whether you're relaxing by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue.

Berry Breeze Gin and Tonic

A refreshing summer cocktail that balances the sweetness of ripe blackberries and the zesty kick of lime with the smoothness of gin.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ripe blackberries
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 2 to 3 ounces tonic water

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries and lime juice together.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and add the simple syrup and gin.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
  4. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
  5. Double-strain the mixture into the glass using a cocktail strainer and mini fine-mesh strainer to prevent the blackberry seeds from going into the glass.
  6. Add tonic water and stir gently.
  7. Garnish with a skewer of a few blackberries.