Blackberry Thyme Collins

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A vibrant twist on the classic Tom Collins with muddled blackberries and fragrant thyme for herbal sweetness. 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 5 fresh blackberries and 1 fresh thyme sprig into a cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release juices and oils.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2.5 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme laid across the rim and a couple of whole blackberries skewered on a pick.

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