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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Ingredients
- 6 cucumber slices, divided
- 8 fresh blackberries, divided
- ice cubes
- 1.5 – 2 ounces gin
- 1 tablespoon rose’s lime juice
- 4 ounces tonic water, more if desired
Instructions
- Muddle: Quarter 3 cucumber slices and place them in the bottom of a glass with 5 blackberries. Smash these with a muddler.
- Pour: Add as many ice cubes as you would like to the glass. Add 1.5 – 2 ounces gin and 1 tablespoon rose’s lime juice; swirl around with the muddled blackberries and cucumbers.
- Serve: Add 4 ounces tonic water 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.
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