Blueberry Gin Cocktail

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Learn how to make this gorgeous, layered Blueberry Gin Cocktail or as I like to call it, Blueberry Gin Gin Fizz. Made with a layer of homemade blueberry syrup on the bottom, spicy ginger beer in the middle and topped with this beautiful gin. Easy steps to create this lovely ombré layered look by a simple “float” process.

Nothing says welcome summer like this layered red, white and blue cocktail, a beautiful Patriotic and might I say tasty cocktail for your summer entertaining. I’ve dubbed it the Blueberry Gin Gin Fizz!

We love fun and fancy drinks at our house, try these other reader favorites: Cherry Bomb, Maple Whisky Sour or this summery fresh Watermelon Slush and Best Hibiscus Mojito {Cocktail or Mocktail}.

Ingredients

This beautiful red, white and blue berry gin cocktail drink is so simple to make!

• Blueberry Simple Syrup | make this simple syrup ahead of time and keep in the fridge for fabulous drinks all week long!
• Mint | I love the taste of mint in this blueberry cocktail, brightens it up nicely.
• Ginger Beer| I used a delicious spicy, Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic), but you can also use regular Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Tonic Water, or sparkling water; it will alter the sweetness depending on what you decide to use.
• Lemon | Just a squeeze, adds a lovely citrus brightness to the drink
• Gin | I used Empress Gin which is an all-natural, gluten free gin, infused with butterfly pea blossoms giving it this gorgeous purple-blue color. You may of course use any gin.
• Garnish | Skewer fresh blueberries onto a pretty cocktail stick and freeze or use fresh. Add a twist of lemon and or a sprig of mint makes a beautiful garnish for this cocktail.

How to Make a Blueberry Cocktail

Once you make the blueberry syrup, this blueberry gin cocktail comes together really quickly!

• Place 3-4 mint leaves in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass
• Pour 2 oz Blueberry syrup over the mint and muddle gently with muddler, or use end of a wooden spoon.
• Squeeze in 1/8 of a lemon, or to taste.

• Fill the glass with cubed or crushed ice (I like crushed in my cocktails, so crushed some in my blender).
• Lay a spoon upside down on top of the ice and slowly pour a few ounces of the ginger beer (or mixer) to float it on top of the blueberry syrup mixture.

• Slowly pour the gin over the back of the same spoon, floating it on top of the other two layers.
• Garnish with blueberries, lemon twist and mint sprig if desired. Stir before sipping.

How to Float Liquor in a Drink

Learn this bar-tending secret in seconds learning this simple and easy method of floating, or creating a layered cocktail.

• Start with the heaviest layer of liquid first, I’ve taken the guess work out of the order for you. The Blueberry Simple Syrup is your heaviest layer, which is why we start with that on the bottom.
• Next we add ice, because we want it nice and chilled, we will do the mixer layer next.
• The easiest way to describe how to float layers of liquor or in this case, three different liquids is by going slow and using the back of a spoon. Any spoon will work, but I used a bit larger spoon in this drink.
• By pouring the liquid over the back of a spoon, this slows the dispersion of the liquid, allowing it to “float” on top of the previous layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Rim the Glass in Lemon Sugar

If you want the look with the lemon sugared rim for the blueberry gin fizz, then follow these simple instructions.

1. Place a few tablespoons of sugar (I used all-natural cane sugar) and 1 teaspoon of lemon or lime zest.
2. Rub the zest and sugar together gently with your fingers to flavor the sugar.
3. Using a wedge of lemon or lime, rub around the rim of glass (and down the side if you want the look above). Then roll the glass in the lemon sugar and turn upside down to rim the glass.

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I hope you enjoyed learning how to make this Blueberry Gin Fizz cocktail and will browse through my cocktail archives.

More Patriotic Recipes

Make for Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor day or just a summer sip. You might enjoy these other red, white and blue Patriotic recipes!

• Patriotic “No Churn” Ice Cream
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Red, White & Blue Patriotic Recipes
• Red, White and Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits
• No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

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Blueberry Gin Cocktail

Author: Kathleen Pope

5 from 17 votes

Learn how to make this gorgeous, layered Blueberry Gin Cocktail or as I like to call it, Blueberry Gin Gin Fizz. Made with a layer of homemade blueberry syrup on the bottom, spicy ginger beer in the middle and topped with this beautiful gin. Easy steps to create this lovely ombré layered look by a simple "float" process.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings 1 drink

Calories 1130 kcal

Equipment

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  Amici Home Urchin Double Old Fashioned Drinking Glass 12 Fluid Ounces Clear Green Recycled
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  Twine Old Kentucky Home Acacia Wood Muddler 3643 1 EA Brown

Ingredients

 

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Blueberry Gin Cocktail

• ▢ 2 oz blueberry simple syrup
• ▢ 3-4 mint leaves
• ▢ 1/8 lemon, wedge
• ▢ 2-3 oz Ginger Beer , or mixer of choice
• ▢ 1 1/2 – 2 oz Gin , I used Empress 1908 Gin to give it this beautiful hue
• ▢ Optional Garnish | Lemon Sugared Rim, Skewered blueberries, twist of lemon and/or mint sprig

Blueberry Simple Syrup

• ▢ 1 cup cane sugar, I use organic, all natural cane syrup
• ▢ 1 cup water, filtered
• ▢ 1 cup blueberries, fresh, washed (or frozen)
• ▢ Small handful of fresh mint, optional

Instructions

 

• Place 3-4 mint leaves in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass
• Pour 2 oz Blueberry syrup over the mint and muddle gently with muddler, or use end of a wooden spoon.
• Squeeze in 1/8 of a lemon, or to taste. Fill the glass with cubed or crushed ice (I like crushed in my cocktails, so whirred some ice in my blender).
• Lay a tablespoon upside down on top of the ice and slowly pour a few ounces of the ginger beer (or mixer) to float it on top of the blueberry syrup mixture.
• Finally, slowly pour the gin over the back of the same spoon, floating it on top of the other two layers.
• Garnish with blueberries, lemon twist and mint sprig if desired. Stir before sipping.

✱ Kathleen’s Tips

How to layer or float liquor in a cocktail:

Start with the heaviest layer of liquid first, I’ve taken the guess work out of the order for you. The Blueberry Simple Syrup is your heaviest layer, which is why we start with that on the bottom.
Next for this blueberry gin fizz, we add ice, because we want it nice and chilled, we will do the mixer layer next.
The easiest way to describe how to float layers of liquor or in this case, three different liquids is by going slow and using the back of a spoon. Any spoon will work, but I used a bit larger spoon in this drink.
• By pouring the liquid over the back of a spoon, this slows the distribution of the liquid into the glass, allow it to stay "floating" on top of the previous layer.

How to do a sugared rim?

If you want the look with the lemon sugared rim for the blueberry gin fizz, then follow these simple instructions.

1. Place a few tablespoons of sugar (I used all-natural cane sugar) and 1 teaspoon of lemon or lime zest.
2. Rub the zest and sugar together gently with your fingers to flavor the sugar.
3. Using a wedge of lemon or lime, rub around the rim of glass (and down the side if you want this look above), then roll the glass in the lemon sugar and turn upside down to rim the glass.

Can I Make into a Mocktail?

Yes. Use the blueberry syrup on the bottom, maybe 3 oz instead of 2 oz. Use your favorite mixer or even a good lemonade for the middle and top with a blue soda or sports drink, if you want to stick with a red, white and blue look!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 1130 kcal Carbohydrates: 269 g Protein: 1 g Fat: 1 g Saturated Fat: 0.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g Sodium: 54 mg Potassium: 191 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 261 g Vitamin A: 210 IU Vitamin C: 22 mg Calcium: 38 mg Iron: 3 mg

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Hi, I’m Kathleen Pope. Here at The Fresh Cooky you will find easy, mostly from-scratch, trusted recipes for all occasions. From speedy dinners to tasty desserts, with easy step-by-step instructions. I am here to help teach you how to make mouthwatering recipes without spending hours in the kitchen. Read more about Kathleen here.