Recipes
Blueberry gin sour
Homemade blueberry syrup brings an extra fruity twist to this classic cocktail
Homemade blueberry syrup brings an extra fruity twist to this classic cocktail
(18 votes)
Cook: 20 Mins
Serves: 4
Price: £1.60 per serving
Ingredients
200g blueberries
50g caster sugar
Juice 1 lemon
200ml gin
Juice 2 limes
3 or 4 dashes Angostura bitters
200ml blueberry syrup (as above)
Fresh blueberries, to decorate
Method
1
Put the blueberries, caster sugar and lemon juice in a small pan. Slowly bring to a simmer, cover and cook over a medium heat for 10-15 mins, until thick and syrupy. Allow to cool.
2
Sieve the syrup into a jug then press the berry juices out with the back of a spoon. Stir well. The syrup will keep in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
3
To mix the cocktails, put a couple of handfuls of ice in a pitcher or large jug, then add the blueberry syrup, gin, lime juice and bitters. Stir together for 1 min.
4
Add fresh ice to 4 coupe or Martini glasses, then pour the cocktail over. Decorate with fresh blueberries and serve immediately.
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