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Summer Blackberry Smash - An Easy Gin Cocktail Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Summer Blackberry Smash - An Easy Gin Cocktail Recipe

Sweet, sour, dark and rich, this blackberry smash is both strong and refreshing! Lemon, soda and ice add lightness while juicy blackberries and gin give this drink body.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 c blackberry
  • 20 mint leaf 3-4 large sprigs, fresh
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 4 oz gin
  • 2 tablespoon sugar Granulated raw sugar
  • ½ c soda water
  • 2.5 c ice cubed

Instructions

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  1. Prepare 2 Collins or rocks glasses, sugaring the rim if desired, and set aside.
  2. Add sugar and mint to the cocktail shaker and muddle gently so the leaves bruise but don't break into pieces. Add blackberries and lemon juice and muddle until the berries have released their juice and the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add Gin and 1 cup of cubed ice to the shaker, cover and shake well.
  4. Add ¾ cup of ice to each glass and strain the blackberry smash equally into each glass of ice.
  5. Top with club soda to fill glass, give them a gentle stir and garnish with extra mint sprigs and lemon wedges, wheels or twists.

Notes

  • Use a 14 oz Collins or highball glass if you want to pour the entire cocktail at once. For smaller glasses, simply pour and mix a drink and refill with the remaining cocktail when ready.
  • For a stiffer drink, use 6 oz Gin instead of 4 oz.

Nutrition Information

Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 190mg (4%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 580IU (12%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 580IU 12%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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