Blackberry Basil Gin co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What tonic is best with blackberry gin? ›

In the case of blackberry gin and tonic it's all about the tonic water of choice, instead. For this version of the co*cktail I strongly recommend the use of pink tonic water to enhance the flavour of the berries.

Basil is savory, but it pairs very well with berries. With blackberries it's a wonderful match that gives a lot of aromatic depth to the drink without overloading it with bitters.

Enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in a classic gin and tonic. Its sweet and tart flavor profile makes it a great choice for a variety of co*cktails, from martinis to mojitos. Its deep purple hue adds a touch of sophistication to any gathering.

Tarquin's British Blackberry Gin & Elderflower Tonic Water | The Pairing Guide | Our Perfect Serve | Fever-Tree.

Perfect Serve. Serve in a large glass filled with ice, add 50ml of gin, and gently pour in 150ml of Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic. Garnish with a handful of fresh blackberries.

A rich, well-drained potting vegetable and herb potting mix is ideal for growing basil. A good quality mix contains healthy ingredients such as compost and sphagnum moss, plus a little sand to improve drainage.

Olive Oil: Basil is often used in dishes with olive oil, such as pesto and bruschetta. Nuts: Basil pairs well with nuts such as pine nuts, almonds, and cashews, and it is often used in dishes with these ingredients, such as pesto.

What it smells like: happy hour at the farmer's market. Fragrance notes: fresh blackberry, pink pomelo, sweet basil and jasmine petals.

Fresh and extremely refreshing, the Gin Basil Smash is a co*cktail invented by the charismatic Joerg Meyer. Some think of the Gin Basil Smash as a Spring gin co*cktail, but it is happy to refuse categorisation.

What are the 3 key ingredients in gin? ›

The primary three ingredients used in the majority of gins are juniper, coriander and angelica. Even though these are the most popular, there are hundreds of flowers, roots, fruits, berries and nuts that are used to create a palate for each gin that makes it distinctive.

If you want to experience gin, one of the best ways to do it is to drink your gin straight. Some people swear this is the only proper way to enjoy gin (which isn't true, but it is a good way). All you need is a couple of cubes of ice and a lime wedge and you are in gin heaven.

Whitley Neill Blackberry Gin tastes of fresh plump berries and hints of floral hedgerow. A smooth flavour, with a core of delicious, piney juniper followed by zesty sweet citrus and hints of wonderful black pepper. The finish has a little earthiness alongside the warming spice of cassia.

Bombay Bramble Flavored Gin is a bold, new gin bursting with fruity flavor. Made with original Bombay Dry Gin and married with a 100% natural flavor, this fruit drink is perfect for colorful co*cktail creativity.

Bombay Bramble & Premium Indian Tonic Water | The Pairing Guide | Our Perfect Serve | Fever-Tree.

Popular variations include using lime juice instead of lemon juice or using crème de cassis instead of crème de mûre.

Vigorously shake the bramble jelly, gin and lemon juice in a co*cktail shaker until the jam has broken down and the ingredients are combined. Fill 2 tumblers with ice and divide the gin mix between them. Top up both with tonic water, then garnish each with 4 juniper berries, a few basil leaves and a twist of lemon zest.

Add Greenall's Wild Berry to glass along with Aperol and pink grapefruit juice. Add ice and a handful of raspberries. Top with aromatic tonic. Stir gently to combine and add a wedge of pink grapefruit to garnish.