Blueberry Mint Gin Fizz recipes
This recipe creates a vibrant and refreshing Blueberry Mint Gin Fizz. It combines gin, sweet blueberry juice, fresh mint, and zesty lime, all topped with crisp club soda for a delightful effervescent finish. Perfect for a quick, elegant cocktail.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Jigger For accurate liquid measurements
- 1 Muddler
- 1 Highball Glass For serving
Ingredients
Main
- 2 ounce gin
- 2 ounce blueberry juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces club soda
- ice
- 5 mint leaves
- ½ lime quartered
Instructions
- Place mint leaves and lime quarters into a cocktail shaker.
- Gently muddle the mint and lime to release their aromas and juices.
- Add gin, blueberry juice, simple syrup, and ice to the shaker.
- Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the prepared highball glass.
- Top the drink with club soda.
- Gently stir once to combine, preserving the fizz.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use fresh mint and a ripe lime; gently muddle them to release essential oils without over-extracting chlorophyll, which can lead to bitterness. Always chill your gin, blueberry juice, and simple syrup beforehand to maintain the drink's integrity and minimize ice dilution. Adjust the simple syrup quantity to balance the sweetness of your blueberry juice. When adding club soda, pour it in last and stir gently to preserve the effervescence. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel for an appealing presentation.