In our opinion, there is simply nothing better than a refreshing cocktail on a Friday afternoon in the summer! The perfect way to cap off another week in the books. We absolutely love the simplicity of a simple Rose’s Lime Juice Gin & Tonic, but sometimes you need a little berry in your life. Enter this epic blackberry cucumber twist and, trust us, it is SO good!
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Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Gin: the best type of gin for a gin and tonic is simply your favorite one! We used Bombay Sapphire, but any variety will work.
- Tonic Water: highly recommend using tonic water, but club soda, soda water, or even sparkling water could be used in a pinch.
- Lime Juice: our grocery store always has Rose’s Lime Juice and we think it is the best, but freshly squeezed lime juice would also be amazing!
How To Make A Blackberry Cucumber Gin & Tonic
We love nothing more than a good muddled cocktail (hello, classic mojitos)! So, let’s make this delicious muddled gin and tonic. Get to work muddling some blackberries and cucumbers in a cocktail glass.
Add some ice, lime juice, and gin. Give it a stir and top with the bubbly tonic water!
Variations
Fresh blackberries are one of our all-time favorite summer fruits, but feel free to swap them out with blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries. The fresh cucumbers can also be omitted, if you prefer.
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- Can I use frozen blackberries? Absolutely! Keeping blackberries in the freezer is a great way to always have some on hand. Just be sure to let them thaw at room temperature for a little bit to make muddling easier.
- Larger Batch: this recipe card can easily be made into a double or triple batch for a crowd.
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Blackberry Cucumber Gin and Tonic Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our super easy Blackberry Cucumber Gin and Tonic is a sweet and crisp version of the classic cocktail – perfect for summer!
Ingredients
- 8 fresh blackberries, divided
- 3 slices cucumber, quartered (for muddling)
- 3–4 slices cucumber
- ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon rose’s lime juice
- 1.5 – 2 ounces of the gin of your choice
- 4oz tonic water, more if desired
Instructions
- Place 5 blackberries and the quartered cucumber slices in the bottom of your cup and smash with a muddler.
- Add as much ice as you would like to a tall cocktail glass. Add lime juice and gin; swirl around with the blackberries and cucumbers.
- Add tonic and garnish with the rest of the blackberries and cucumber slices.
Notes
- Gin: I love a good Bombay Sapphire, but feel free to use whichever brand you prefer.
- Frozen Blackberries: option to use these, but make sure they thaw for a bit before muddling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 14.6 g
- Sodium: 18.4 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.2 g
- Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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