Blackberry Gin Fizz Float

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Ingredients

  • 1 pint blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
  • 8 ounces gin
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Ice, for serving
  • 24 ounces ginger ale

Instructions

  1. Heat the blackberries, sugar, and water in a small pot over medium-high heat.
  2. While warming, smash with a potato masher, until a thick even consistency is reached, about 8 minutes.
  3. Pour the blackberries through a sieve, into a bowl, pushing some flesh through with the juices, making sure to catch the seeds.
  4. Cool in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Fill a cocktail shaker with 2 tablespoons of blackberry puree, 2 tablespoons of the mint leaves, 2 ounces of gin, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and a handful of ice.
  6. Shake vigorously 5 to 6 times until the drink is ice cold.
  7. Strain the mixture into a tall glass.
  8. Top with 6 ounces of ginger ale and stir lightly.
  9. Repeat for the remaining 3 servings.
  10. Finish and serve with a scoop of sorbet or ice cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

123 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.9g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 15.6g 6% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 7.5g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9.5mg
Potassium 106mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin C 11.4mg 13% DV
Calcium 17.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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