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Blueberry Gin and Tonic

This blueberry gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin, blueberry simple syrup, lime juice, and tonic water. It's the perfect summer drink.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

Blueberry simple syrup
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Blueberry gin and tonic
  • 2 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • 4 ounces tonic water

Instructions

Blueberry simple syrup
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  1. Combine the sugar, water, and blueberries in a small pot and heat on low heat. Once the sugar has dissolved and the blueberries are starting to burst, turn off the heat and let the blueberry syrup steep for 30 minutes.
  2. Mash the blueberries and filter the syrup into a small container using a fine mesh strainer.
  3. Cool and store in the refrigerator for one to two weeks.
Blueberry gin and tonic
  1. Fill a highball glass about halfway up with ice. Add the gin, blueberry simple syrup, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker without ice, shake and strain into your highball glass.
  2. Top with more ice and 4 ounces tonic water or more to taste.
  3. Garnish with some fresh blueberries or a lime wheel.

Notes

  • This blueberry gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin, blueberry simple syrup, lime juice, and tonic water.
  • Don't confuse soda or seltzer with tonic water. You want tonic water for this cocktail.

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 19mg (1%) Sugar 21g (42%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 19mg 0%
Sugar 21g 42%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.