A super easy and refreshing blueberry gin cocktail is a twist on a classic gin and tonic that will knock your socks off! It's perfect all year around, and especially for a refreshing drink while bbq-ing, or brunching on a hot summer day! You can easily make it in a couple of minutes with only 4 ingredients! No special ingredient needed!
There's nothing like sitting back and drinking a cold refreshing drink after a long day! This blueberry gin and tonic style cocktail is one of our absolute favorites in the summer, especially during blueberry season.
Another one of our go-to's that's similar is this blueberry lemon drop martini that I could sit and drink all day with a seafood charcuterie spread, or my absolute favorite blueberry toast.
WHAT DOES THIS BLUEBERRY GIN COCKTAIL TASTE LIKE
This gin cocktail is a mixture between a blueberry gin fizz and a gin and tonic. It's slightly bitter, fruity from the blueberries and all together so refreshing!!!
Blueberries are a the perfect fruity and sweet addition to a classic gin and tonic. They compliment the flavor of gin beautifully while mixed with lime and tonic!
And, you can't deny their beautiful bright purple color that's makes this drink stand out!
WHAT TONIC GOES WELL WITH BLUEBERRY GIN
This drink works perfectly with a classic tonic water, or a citrus tonic.
The slight bitterness and the refreshing flavors in the tonic complements the sweet and fruity notes of the blueberries, and the fresh piney flavor of gin, creating a delicious combination!
HOW TO MAKE THIS BLUEBERRY GIN AND TONIC COCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED
- Fresh blueberries. We have a local berry farm that we love picking fresh blueberries from, but any fresh blueberries will do. If you have frozen berries you'd like to use, those will will work as a back-up.
- Gin. Get plain non-flavored gin to use, any decent bottle will do. Not top shelf since you'll be mixing it, but not bottom-shelf either.
- Tonic. if you have a favorite tonic brand, go for that. I only had one option available in my remote coastal town, so that's what I chose. It ended up working out well!
- Fresh lime juice. Using fresh squeezed lime juice and avoiding store-bought lime juice is how you'll make the best flavored cocktail!
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- In a cocktail shaker, add fresh blueberries and muddle until roughly minced.
- Add lime juice and stir.
- To a high-ball glass, fill with ice until ⅔ is filled. Using a mesh strainer, strain the blueberry and lime mixture into the glass.
- Add gin.
- Add tonic water.
- Gently stir until well mixed.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lime wedge, and serve immediately.
FAQ
Yes, frozen blueberries work well too. They can even act as ice cubes to keep your drink cold without diluting it too quickly. Muddle them as you would with fresh berries and continue with the rest of the recipe.
Yes! You can easily make a non-alcoholic version of this drink by using omitting the alcohol in this recipe. You can also add more lime and simple syrup to give it more flavor.
It's easy to make a big batch of this cocktail for an upcoming party. Prepare the recipe in a large pitcher and add all the ingredients, leaving the tonic water for adding right before serving. Once you add the tonic, stir and serve immediately.
There's a lot of great garnish options for this recipe. Use sliced lime or lime cut into wedges. Fresh blueberries sprinkled inside the drink or on a cocktail skewer. Fresh herb is another great option for garnish, like mint, rosemary, or thyme.
MORE COCKTAILS TO TRY
Blueberry Gin Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker with muddler
Ingredients
- 2 rounded tbsp fresh blueberries
- 2 oz gin
- 4 oz tonic water
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add fresh blueberries and muddle until roughly minced.
- Add lime juice and stir.
- To a high-ball glass, fill with ice until ⅔ is filled. Using a mesh strainer, strain the blueberry and lime mixture into the glass.
- Add gin, then tonic water.
- Gently stir until well mixed.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Christy
A great upgrade to a classic gin and tonic. Easy to have too many, we made 4 servings and it was perfect for a hot evening around the fire
Suzy Sakamoto
Thank you, Christy 🙂 Sounds like a great evening!