Blackberry Gin Smash
Blackberry Gin Smash
Ingredients
- 12-14 fresh blackberries, divided
- 1 fresh lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 1½ – 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce St. Germain (elderflower liqueur), optional
- ice
- 2 ounces of sparkling water, ginger beer, or tonic water
- fresh mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add 8 blackberries, lemon juice, and honey. Using a muddler, smash all of the ingredients together to release the juices. Chill until ready to use.
- Strain the syrup evenly into the glass. Add 1 tablespoon of the blackberry syrup, gin, St. Germain (if using), and ice. Top with sparkling water, gently stir, and finish off with remaining fresh blackberries, and fresh mint. Enjoy!