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Side view image of glass of blackberry gin smash on wooden board with blackberries on board and another glass in the distance

This is my summer of cocktails.

I realized a few months ago that this blog was seriously lacking in the drink department. In order to remedy that I’ve been trying to share a bonus easy cocktail recipe every few weeks, and it has been so much fun!

When it comes to going out, I’m a total cocktail snob. I only want the most interesting, well-crafted cocktails – that means no sweet soda in my Old Fashioned thankyouverymuch.

image of gin being poured into glass with blackberry and blackberries on the table

One way that I’m super picky about my cocktails is that I really don’t like drinking sugar. It just doesn’t leave me feeling great and I know it isn’t good for me.

My answer to this dilemma is raw honey in place of simple syrup. It adds sweetness and flavor without being overpowering. It’s also a natural match for summer’s best berries!

topview image of wooden board with two glasses filled with blackberry gin smash and honey on the board with blackberries

While we’re talking natural swaps, I’m loving this Prairie Organic Gin which is made using the very best organic corn. It goes through a detailed process that produces the brand’s distinct, award-winning taste.

This commitment to craftsmanship made with local ingredients (they get their corn from Minnesota family farms, woot!) makes this gin the perfect fit for these fresh and fruity cocktails.

wooden board with raw honey and blackberries. Topview of glass cup with whole ingredients and masher

You have three options for the smash portion of this drink. I like to muddle the berries, lime, and mint in a glass and then strain it through a fine mesh sieve into another glass so I’m not drinking big chunks of blackberry seed or pulling mint out of my teeth.

If you have a cocktail shaker you could also do this step in there and then strain it into your glass. Depending on your shaker this could still let a few seeds through into your beautiful drink.

side view image of straining blackberries over glass cup with gin in the background

The third option, which I also fully support, is to muddle it in the glass you’re going to drink it in and just deal with the debris. You will have a lot of stuff floating around in your drink, but they’ll also be wholesome, tasty bits of goodness. This is definitely the way to go if you’re in a hurry and just don’t feel like dirtying more dishes.

I’m eagerly waiting for the blackberries to ripen around here (my foraging obsession is REAL this summer), but in the meantime these plump store-bought berries worked beautifully! I also chose to go with a full slab of honeycomb which is not technically necessary or practical but is super fun and incredibly delicious.

knife with honey dripping into glass cup of blackberry juice with gin bottle in background

Tips for customizing this blackberry gin smash

Use whatever fresh berries you have on hand such as raspberries or blueberries

Swap the honey for simple syrup, maple syrup, or agave, adjusting to taste as necessary

Use Prairie Organic Vodka in place of the gin

Use a shaker to muddle, mix, and strain your drink

If you don’t own a muddler, use the end of a large wooden spoon

Use 2 ounces of Prairie Organic Gin if you prefer a stronger drink

Serve at a romantic date night at home

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Recipe

Blackberry Gin Smash

Blackberries, mint, and lime muddled together and mixed with raw honey and organic gin.

4.10 from 11 votes

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: drink

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Lindsay Moe

Ingredients

Instructions

In a heavy bottomed glass, muddle together blackberries, mint, and lime until they have released all their juices. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean rocks glass, being sure to press out all the liquid with the back of a spoon.
Add the honey and stir until dissolved.
Add the gin and a handful of crushed ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a sprig of mint, a blackberry, and/or a slice of honeycomb if desired.

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Blackberry Gin Smash