Bandsintown Berry Breeze
A vibrant berry-forward cocktail combining muddled fresh berries and gin, brightened with lemon and a splash of soda. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together fresh blackberries, fresh raspberries, gin for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 5 fresh blackberries
- 5 fresh raspberries
- 1.75 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1.5 oz club soda
- enough to fill glass crushed ice
- 1 lemon wheel
- 1 mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 5 blackberries and 5 raspberries into a mixing glass and muddle gently until the berries release their juices but remain slightly chunky.
- Step 2: Add 1.75 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup to the muddled berries.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 1.5 oz club soda and stir once gently to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lemon wheel floated on top and a fresh mint sprig placed beside it.
