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Blackberry Basil Gin Craft Cocktail Recipe

May 16, 2014 by Heidi Rogers

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I have created the perfect gin craft cocktail recipe- The Hummingbird Craft Cocktail. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been a fan of “strong” cocktails or the renowned “girly drinks“. Don’t get me wrong, I can enjoy a Bahama Mamma every now again but it isn’t a drink I could have more than one of without getting a sugar migraine. It’s just too sweet. So, when I am choosing an adult beverage I like it to be right in the middle. Not too sweet or too strong. But whatever your taste preferences are, this craft cocktail recipe is sure to please! You get a pleasant natural fruity flavor balanced by fresh herbs and quality gin.

Hummingbird Craft Cocktail Recipe With Ginhummingbird craft cocktail recipe

This craft cocktail will please the sweet-goers with the lemonade and blackberry base but won’t be too sweet for those of you who go for a stronger taste with the addition of basil! Plus extra bonus, there aren’t any fillers; all of these ingredients can be found in your garden or fridge! If this drink sounds enticing to your taste buds, just look below for the full craft cocktail recipe.

Hummingbird Gin Cocktail Ingredients:

  • 6 Lemons
  • Fresh Basil leaves
  • Blackberries (1 carton)
  • Simple Syrup (see instructions here)
  • Gin
  • Club Soda
  • Muddle (a pestle-like bar tool)
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Originally shared on my personal blog: Hansen&Heidelberg Blog

Hummingbird Blackberry Basil Gin Craft Cocktail Recipe Instructions:

In a pitcher (create your lemonade base):

  • Squeeze 6 lemons into a pitcher
  • Add 1 cup of Simple Syrup
  • Add 3-4 cups of water
  • Place in fridge to cool

In a glass:

  • Place 5-6 fresh leaves of Basil at the bottom of the glass
  • Add 4-5 Blackberries
  • Add 1.5 ounces of Gin of your choice
  • Muddle (To muddle is to combine ingredients by pressing them with a muddler before adding the majority of the liquid ingredients. –About.com )
  • Add ice
  • Pour equal parts of the cooled Lemonade Base and Club Soda

Ready to serve!  Sip up and relax on your patio with this wonderful craft cocktail with Gin.

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Enjoy the great outdoors with this wonderfully light cocktail this summer.  Great whether you are out relaxing next to your garden or sun bathing near the pool!

Printable Gin Craft Cocktail Recipe:

The Hummingbird [Gin Craft Cocktail Recipe]

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May 16, 2014
by Scarlet Paolicchi
Cuisine Cocktails
Category Family Food Ideas And Recipes

Lovely gin craft cocktail with fruity flavors balanced by fresh herbs.


Persons
1
Serving Size
1 glass
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 Fresh Basil leaves
  • 5 Blackberries
  • 1.5 ounces Gin
  • 1/2 cup Club Soda
  • 1/2 cup Lemonade

Instructions

  1. In a large glass (or a mason jar), add fresh basil leaves and blackberries.
  2. Add 1.5 ounces of Gin of your choice.
  3. Muddle.
  4. Add ice.
  5. Pour equal parts of the cooled Lemonade Base and Club Soda.
  6. Ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts

The Hummingbird [Gin Craft Cocktail Recipe]

Serves: 1

Amount Per Serving:
1 glass
Calories 132.93 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.09 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0 g 0%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0%
Sodium 33.76 mg 1.4%
Total Carbohydrate 5.27 g 1.7%
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g 0%
Sugars 4.87 g
Protein 0.13 g
Vitamin A 0.65 % Vitamin C 3.77 %
Calcium 1.62 % Iron 0.66 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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