Blueberry Thyme Gin Fizz
A refreshing cocktail that combines the tartness of blueberries, aromatic thyme, and zesty lemon, topped with club soda for a fizzy finish, perfect for warm evenings.
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Use fresh or frozen blueberries based on availability.
- 1/2 cup sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
- 1/2 cup water
For the Cocktail
- 4 ounces gin Choose a high-quality gin.
- 2 ounces fresh lemon juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- 2 ounces blueberry syrup Homemade, from the above recipe.
- club soda To top the cocktail.
- ice cubes For serving.
- fresh blueberries For garnish.
- sprigs of thyme For garnish.
Instructions
Prepare the Blueberry Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of water.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the blueberries break down (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids and store in the refrigerator.
Mix the Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add 4 ounces of gin, 2 ounces of fresh lemon juice, and 2 ounces of blueberry syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Strain the mixture into the two glasses.
- Top each glass with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and sprigs of thyme.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality gin and fresh ingredients. Adjust the sweetness of the syrup to taste. Store syrup in an airtight container for up to two weeks.