Blackberry Gin Slush

Cool off with a Blackberry Gin Slush this summer! This cocktail mixes frozen blackberries with ginger ale, mint and gin and makes a delightful, chilled creation that's hard to stop sipping.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings cocktails

Calories 684kcal

Ingredients

Mint Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 sprig mint about 10 mint leaves

Blackberry Gin Slush

12 oz. ginger ale
2 cups frozen blackberries
2 oz. mint simple syrup recipe above
3 oz. gin
5 mint leaves

Instructions

Make the Mint Simple Syrup

In a saucepan over high heat, pour in the water. Add the granulated sugar and sprig of mint.
Bring the water to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
Take off the heat, and bring to room temperature.
Remove the mint sprig.
Store in the refrigerator in a mason jar or a plastic container until use.

Make the Blackberry Gin Slush

In the blender, combine the ginger ale, frozen blackberries, mint simple syrup, gin and mint leaves.
Blend until smooth and a slushy consistency.
Serve immediately with a sprig of mint.

Notes

If you want the cocktails to be boozier, add 2-3 additional oz. of gin. I could taste the gin in these light drinks, but you can certainly add more if you desire!

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