Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Blueberry Gin Cocktail
- Prep time
- 45 minutes PT45M
- Cook time
- 5 minutes PT5M
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Difficulty
This refreshingly fruity cocktail dazzles with a blueberry finish.
Ingredients
Blueberry Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup crushed blueberries
Blueberry Gin Cocktail:
- 2 ounces premium gin
- ¼ ounce pear liqueur
- ¼ ounce lemon juice
- 1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
- 1 egg white (optional)
- Blueberries, for garnish
Preparation
To make the blueberry simple syrup, combine water and sugar in a pot, stirring until sugar is disolved. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add blueberries. Cover for 30 minutes, then strain out pulp. Let cool before use. Extra syrup can be stored in the refrigerator.
To make the cocktail, combine gin, pear liqueur, lemon juice, blueberry simple syrup and egg white (if desired) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds, then strain into a martini glass and garnish with blueberries.
