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Blackberry Gin and Tonic p.46
1 cocktail
2 ounces gin
¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
½ ounce Cucumber Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
Crushed ice
5 to 6 fresh blackberries
2 slices cucumber
4 ounces tonic water
Garnish: shaved or sliced mini cucumber, fresh blackberries, lime slices
1. In a cocktail shaker, add gin, lime juice, and Cucumber Simple Syrup. Add ice. Cover and shake until cold, 10 to 15 seconds.
2. In the bottom of a serving glass, muddle blackberries and cucumber slices. Pour gin mixture over mashed berries mixture. Add ice to fill and top withtonic water. Garnish with cucumber strips or slices, blackberries, and lime slices, if desired.
Cucumber Simple Syrup
Makes ⅓ cup
2 cucumber peels*
½ cup seeded and chopped cucumber
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
Peel from 1 lime
In a small saucepan, bring cucumber peels, chopped cucumber, sugar, water, and lime peels to a boil over medium heat. Continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into an airtight container, discarding solids. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
*We used mini cucumbers.
