Blackberry Bramble Gin Sour
A vibrant gin sour elevated with tart lemon, sweet blackberry liqueur, and fresh berries for a visually stunning sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup 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 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur
- 3 pieces fresh blackberries
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 3 fresh blackberries into a cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release juices.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Slowly pour 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur over the top to create a layered effect.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim and a skewer of 2 fresh blackberries resting across the glass.
