This refreshing Fizzy Blackberry Gin Lemonade cocktail will be your go-to all summer long!
Fresh blackberries are muddled with lemon juice, simple syrup, and Bluecoat gin, then shaken with ice and poured over icy lemon-lime soda for a fizzy, thirst-quenching adult beverage. It’s the perfect thing to sip at parties, enjoy by the pool, or linger over in the evenings.
If you’re in the mood for a mocktail, just leave out the gin. And if you’re hankering for something new, try substituting different berries or add in fresh thyme, basil, or rosemary. Trust me when I say you’ll LOVE this cocktail recipe!
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What Is Fizzy Blackberry Gin Lemonade?
My fizzy gin lemonade is a cocktail I created after sampling Bluecoat gin. It inspired me to create my own version of hard lemonade, and I’m a sucker for a good fruity lemonade, be it strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, or in this case, blackberry.
I wanted a cocktail that would be refreshing and not overpowering. My initial attempt was much too strong, so I added a healthy portion of lemon lime soda. Not only did it add more lemony flavor, but it also gave me the perfect summery spritzer-type cocktail that I was looking for.
A mocktail version can be created by simply leaving out the gin. My guests loved the mocktail version as much as the cocktail, so don’t be afraid to give it a go!
Does the Brand of Gin Matter?
Yes!
I crafted this cocktail recipe specifically around the flavors of Bluecoat Gin, so using a different brand will give you a different taste. This may not be true of all spirits, but it is definitely true in this case.
Why?
Bluecoat Gin is crafted in America, using 100% certified organic botanicals. While the gin does contain juniper berries, as it should, the pine-y, woodsy notes are toned down to allow the fragrant, citrussy side of the gin to flourish. The citrus bouquet that greeted me when I opened the bottle inspired me to create this cocktail, which is a play upon the classic American summertime lemonade.
I never enjoyed gin until I tried Bluecoat, and let me tell you I am never buying another brand. It isn’t available in stores in my area so I have to have it shipped, but it is totally worth it. You can click here to see if Bluecoat is available near you.
Can I Make This Without a Cocktail Shaker?
Yes!
The purpose of shaking the cocktail is not only to mix it thoroughly, but to cool it without heavily diluting the spirits. For this reason, I recommend using a jar with a screw lid or a storage bowl with a tightly sealed lid to do the shaking. You can strain the mixture using a wire kitchen strainer.
Even when I use a cocktail shaker, I almost always use a wire kitchen strainer to strain the mixture. It tends to filter out pulp and seeds better than the strainer on typical cocktail shakers.
Fizzy Blackberry Gin Lemonade
Difficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutesThis fizzy, thirst-quenching adult beverage is the perfect cocktail to sip at parties or savor at the end of the day.
Ingredients
8-10 blackberries
2 oz Bluecoat gin
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz simple syrup
6 oz lemon lime soda
Directions
- Combine blackberries, Bluecoat gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Muddle.
- Add ice; shake 10 seconds.
- Pour lemon lime soda into a glass. Strain gin liquid over soda.
- Add ice to glass. Garnish with additional blackberries, if desired.
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