Strain into a martini glass and garnish with blueberries. was. Add the gin, bitters and egg white and shake vigorously to foam up the egg white. We went for a walk on Sunday afternoon … I will post a photo once my gin is done as I said I only put it in the fridge a few days ago so I will have to be patient until it is done. Lush, requires a good shake to froth it though – the 30 secs make all the difference!! The pictures, the colours, the sound of that gin – is it strange that i was drawn to this at 9.19am?!! You can even make different syrups for everyone to try. If you want a really smooth cocktail, strain the muddled blueberries and extract the juice before adding to your shaker. simple syrup (or sugar) in a glass or measuring jug and muddle with the back end of a rolling pin (or a muddler If you’ve been reading the blog lately, you already know that summer is my favorite time of year. Muddle things up until the blueberries are squashed and squeezed beyond recognition. Thanks Gemma… I am definitely riding a new learning curve when it comes to blog photography. Strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer over a cocktail shaker. Looking for a refreshing gin cocktail? blueberry simple syrup* 3 oz. To make the blueberry syrup: add blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice into a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently. blueberries, lime sparkling water, gin, ice, lime juice, blueberries and 3 more. Plus, blueberry, lemon, and gin are a match made in heaven! Cocktail (makes one drink) 2 1/2 oz gin 2 oz blueberry syrup juice from half lemon 1 egg white ice. gin 1.5 oz. Shake until the liquid is cold (the outside of the shaker should be cold). Make the blueberry simple syrup ahead of time and you can whip up a few drinks within minutes. and gorgeous pics too. Lucy, you will laugh but I made a cognac sour today and will be posting soon. In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, blueberry simple syrup*, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur over ice. Leave to steep for 1-2 weeks. I don't usually experiment with drinks around Christmas. Pretty violet liqueur ramps up the floral undertones that the blueberries impart to this cocktail and a mix of … Tanqueray is our gin of choice. Add your gin … Let the warmth of ginger and the refreshing qualities of gin simply combine with blueberries to create an all too simple and delicious fall or winter drink. Julia, if you are reading this, you helped much more than you know. https://www.thrillist.com/recipe/blueberry-gin-cocktail-recipe They had a party one night and they must have had 20-30 different flavoured bottles of vodka, everything from fruity ones to chili, even jalapeno. Add the muddled blueberries into your shaker. Add the blueberries to the mixing tin and muddle with gin. We must have some sort of connection after all! Shake the bottle from time to time, you will see a marvellous rich colour developing as the days go by. READ MORE. Bring to a simmer over medium heat … Place 2 oz of gin, 2 oz of blueberry juice, and 1/2 oz of simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. It is usually just wine and champagne served, but I thought I would play around and have some fun this year. Put the blueberries, lemon juice, simple syrup (or sugar) in a glass or measuring jug and muddle with the back end of a rolling pin (or a muddler). Blueberry Martini. Look at that bright gorgeous fuchsia color! Top with tonic water and a splash of selzer. This recipe for Blueberry Infused Gin is the base for a pretty spectacular cocktail (to be featured in the next several weeks). In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, blueberries, and thyme leaves. this looks & sounds soooo good! Required fields are marked *. If you are looking for easy sweet and savoury recipes that are packed with flavour you have come to the right place! Add 2 oz gin and a squeeze of half a lime to each glass. The sun finally came out this weekend and it. I am feeling so thirsty now but the sun's not yet over the yard arm. I mean, you outdo yourself with each new post. Top this with some bubbly tonic, a squeeze of lime, and a garnish of blueberries. Step 1. Add blueberries, lemon juice and simple syrup to a glass or measuring jug and muddle with the back end of a rolling pin (or a muddler). Make any final adjustments: do you need to add more lemon juice? Alternatively, serve alone in a small chilled glass with ice cube. Place the blueberries and mint into the bottom of a cocktail shaker or large glass. In a large bottle pour gin, add blueberries and sugar, shake well and refrigerate for 2 weeks or up to 2 months. Shake your cocktail with plenty of ice first. Decorate with a slice of lemon peel. Beautiful! And thus the Blueberry Gin Sour was born. https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/blueberry-gin-recipe x, Definitely – lets put something in the diary, Everything you do looks so beautiful! Garnish with 3 blueberries. Make sure to smash the blueberries up well! <3. Add the lemon juice, sugar syrup and lots of ice. xxx, I love sour cocktails – so easy and just completely addictive. In your cocktail shaker, combine your blueberries, simple syrup, and lemon juice. There were a few leftover blueberries and in a fit of ‘waste not, want not’ I decided I would use them up in a cocktail. Blueberry juice takes center stage in this fantastic vodka blueberry martini. Pour over the gin and give it a … Add the gin and egg white and shake without ice. This festive Blueberry Sage and Gin Punch is the perfect make-ahead cocktail for the holidays. Add the gin to the shaker with the bitters and egg whites. The fresh, fruity flavors blend perfectly and are a great recipe to make for a crowd. Filed Under: Cocktails and Drinks Tagged With: blueberries, gin. Make me a glass! The USHBC has adopted a diversity outreach plan to attempt to achieve a diverse representation on the Council. READY TO DRINK COCKTAIL 9.0% ABV. Total Carbohydrate Spoon the crushed frozen blueberries, ginger and lemon into the bottle so they are submerged in the gin. I made this for … All of them they had made themselves by adding the flavoured ingredient, I thought it was so novel and it was interesting tasting all the different flavours, well maybe I didn't try them all, I would have been on the floor if I had. HAVE YOU MADE MY BLUEBERRY GIN SOUR RECIPE? Made with gin, lemon, a blueberry sage infused simple syrup and a splash of Prosecco, it’s … For the Blueberry Shrub. 2.5 oz. The infusion is made with cooked, organic blueberries and a full bottle of citrusy Plymouth Gin. Taste your cocktail by dipping a straw into the shaker. If you aren’t familiar with her blog do yourselves a favour and check it out – she is one very talented last. Place blueberries, 4 oz of chopped cucumber, 3-4 leaves of mint and simple syrup into the bottom of a shaker. gin Pour into a glass over ice (I did not strain … Blueberry Moscow Mule. The blood martini is a taste sensation, and you're going to fall in love with its beautiful … Muddle the blueberries, lemon juice and sugar (or sugar syrup). Shake the bottle from time to time, you will see a … Add the gin and ice to the shaker. Blueberry gin sour cocktail: refreshing, pretty, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It is … Blood Martini. A blueberry lemon gin rickey cocktail is a terrific drink to make with fresh blueberries. Peruvian aguadito – quinoa, chicken & coriander soup ». This doesn't take long! 37 %. Which reminds me must get some Pisco… I really mean it when I say seeing you made me feel more inspired. Strain the blueberry mixture, pressing down hard on the berries with a muddler or back of a big spoon, allowing them to release their colorful juice. 5 from 3 votes Your email address will not be published. I spent a fortune once drinking Pisco Sours at the Savoy hotel. Blueberry Margarita . Try my refreshing Cucumber Martini, I have been so frustrated lately. This gorgeous Blueberry Gin Sour is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Gin lover? Blueberry Lemonade. Stir together the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Blackberry Mint Julep. Be careful as the egg white will expand and your shaker might leak. Set up two glasses with ice, add half of the ice you want to use and add in the blueberries and mint. 5 from 2 votes Our ready-to-drink Blueberry Gin Lemonade combines Knickerbocker Blueberry Gin with perfectly tart lemonade to create a refreshing cocktail in a can. USHBC programs are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, genetic information, parental status and marital or … 3 ingredient blackberry gin cocktails are basically the easiest cocktail ever, but they’re loaded with flavor and have a cool, craft cocktail vibe. Step 3. Top with the rest of the ice. Lucy, your styling/photography continues to inspire me. Bar Tools cocktail shaker strainer juicer stemless wine glass. Bonus – they’re low-cal! To serve, put lots of ice (and I mean lots!) Sour cocktails are just the best. This blueberry gin cocktail is an easy one and perfectly in season this month. Use a muddler (or the end of a rolling pin) to give the blueberries a good bash. Add plenty of ice into your shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds. Peel and slice cucumber and chop into small chunks. This festive Blueberry Sage and Gin Punch is the perfect make-ahead cocktail for the holidays. Add the strained cocktail back into the shaker and shake again without any ice – this creates a more foamy ‘head’ on your drink. If you have shaken without ice now is the time to add plenty of ice and shake again to chill your drink. 3 cups blueberries 2 cups apple cider vinegar, divided 2 cups granulated sugar 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice or a chilled coupe glass without ice if you prefer. To serve: Place a shot of gin in a blender with crushed ice, blend, pour into chilled glasses and top with tonic and garnish with a sprig of mint. The Blueberry Martini. Any way this is a recipe for blueberry flavoured gin, I have not made this before so I can not vouch for how good it will turn out. Strain the cocktail and discard the ice. It's adjusting to the winter light and my very limited space I am using currently. Step 2. If you want a really smooth cocktail then strain the pulp first and use the juice only in the cocktail. DIRECTIONS In a large bottle pour gin, add blueberries and sugar, shake well and refrigerate for 2 weeks or up to 2 months. To combat my feelings of helplessness I made a blueberry cake today – for no other reason other than I NEEDED some cake. Have got no blueberries in , What a gorgeous cocktail! Shake well, fine strain over ice and top up with Soda Water. You inspired me with your amazing bar tending skills! Lucy, honestly, these pictures look absolutely beautiful! Beautiful. Post a photo on my Facebook page, share it on Instagram, or save it to Pinterest with the tag #supergoldenbakes and make my day! 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz. Add gin and Prosecco and garnish with a few sage leaves and lemon slices. Must have coffee soon?! fresh squeezed lemon juice 3.5 oz club soda ½ oz. in each glass I employed some of your techniques on the cocktail photos : ), Your email address will not be published. elderflower liqueur 4-5 frozen blueberries 2 basil sprigs 2 lemon slices ice. This (called a dry shake) will cause the egg white to foam up more but it’s not essential. Place blueberry sage syrup in a large punch bowl or glass beverage container with a spigot (see notes). Using a fresh egg white, as opposed to pasteurised egg white from a carton, will also create a better foam. I also find using eggs as opposed to pasteurised egg whites is a big deal! Blueberry Gin Fizz This Blueberry Gin Fizz with homemade blueberry syrup is the perfect fancy cocktail for dinner parties. A simple blueberry cocktail that really lets the blueberry flavor shine through.When you combine an elderflower martini and a blueberry martini, you end up with this delicious and fruity blueberry elderflower martini featuring gin, elderflower liqueur, blueberries and lime juice. I think I need to step back and feel inspired again and meeting up with fellow food blogger Julia (of Vikalinka) this week and sharing our frustrations helped enormously. It’s perfect for the holidays! Strain the cocktail into two rocks glasses filled with ice. 50 ml Gin, 25 ml Lemon Juice, 12 1/2 ml Vanilla Sugar Syrup, 19 Blueberries, Top-Up Soda water. To make the cocktail, combine gin, pear liquor, lemon juice, blueberry simple syrup and egg white (if desired) into a cocktail shaker with ice. I am just trying it for something different this year. Real eggs all the way, Good ol' Ikea is the source of the glases : ). Bright, fruity and delicious, the finished gin can be layered into a cocktail … This can be done in a rocks glass as in the video or directly in your cocktail shaker. This Violet Blueberry Gin Sour is a far cry from the classic lemon-based gin sour. I know right? I actually got the idea from a friend, when we lived in Spain. Beautiful photography as usual and thank you for your kind words. No need to feel frustrated nor helpless my dear! Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a8168d2a1507d9e08ca7294fda1073ef" );document.getElementById("cad3d21a39").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Hi, I am Lucy Parissi, the recipe developer, food  photographer and author behind Supergolden Bakes. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and cold water with a fork. How To make a Blueberry Collins. October 12, 2014 by Lucy Parissi 19 Comments. chile flakes 1 3-inch cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf For the Cocktail. But I know that feeling, sometimes we strive for perfection and it's hard when things don't turn out the way we imagined. A very nice ending for those leftover blueberries and a real creative shot in the arm for me. I know that I should somehow suck it up and get through this but, honestly, I felt a severe lack of blogging mojo this week. Frustrated with the mess in the house (epic), the lack of proper kitchen (currently inevitable), the gloomy days and lack of decent light which makes blog photography very hard…. To make this colorful cocktail, I fill a glass with ice, add 1 ounce of the blueberry simple syrup and 3 ounces of gin. I just love spending my weekends lounging by the pool, and enjoying time outside with our friends and family. glorious. More Cocktail Recipes from Spinach Tiger More Blueberry Recipes from Spinach Tiger That was a fun night! 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