Muddled Berry Gin Cooler
A refreshing gin cooler featuring muddled mixed berries and fresh lime, perfect for a warm day or an elegant evening. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lime juice, mixed berry 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
- 1.75 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz mixed berry syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- 5 fresh mixed berries
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 5 fresh mixed berries gently to release juice but keep some texture.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and add 1.75 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz mixed berry syrup.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir once gently to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel perched on the rim and a few fresh berries dropped inside the glass.
