Layered Wicked Berry Fizz
A vibrant, layered cocktail combining sweet berry syrup and tart citrus with a fizzy lift, delivering a fun and admired party drink. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lime juice, blackberry 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 140 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
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz blackberry syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- 3 whole blackberries
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 slice lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 3 blackberries at the bottom of a highball glass and muddle gently to release juices.
- Step 2: Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 3: Pour 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz blackberry syrup over the ice.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 5: Slowly top with 2 oz club soda to create a layered fizz effect.
- Step 6: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on the rim and dropping a blackberry into the drink.
