Blackberry Gin Lemonade

Name: Blackberry Gin Lemonade
Ingredients: 2 cups blackberries; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1 cup water; 4 lemons 3/4 cup; 2 1/2 cups sparkling water chilled; 1 1/2 cups gin; 4 cups ice; 1 cup blackberries; lemon slices

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 cups blackberries
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 cup water
4 lemons 3/4 cup
2 1/2 cups sparkling water chilled
1 1/2 cups gin
4 cups ice
1 cup blackberries
lemon slices

Directions

1

In a small saucepan combine 2 cups blackberries, 1 cup water, and sugar. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until berries soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in honey to dissolve. Remove blackberry syrup from heat and press mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Add 1 cup water and lemon juice to strained mixture and stir until well combined.
2

In a large pitcher, combine blackberry lemonade, sparkling water, and gin. To serve, fill six glasses with ice and top with spiked lemonade. Garnish with 2 to 3 blackberries and a lemon slice.