Blueberry Lime Gin Fizz

Blueberry Lime Gin Fizz

Grab your blueberries and a glass – this cocktail is about to become your happy hour go-to! Blueberries add natural sweetness and flavor – not to mention gorgeous color. Lime and gin come together to make a perfect medley of complementary flavors you’ll love sippin’ on.

Made in partnership with Real Simple Good.

Ingredients

Blueberry Lime Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest

Blueberry Lime Gin Fizz

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 4 ounces soda water
  • 2 lime wedges

Preparation

Instructions

  1. Add all syrup ingredients to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, and smash the blueberries with a spoon or spatula.
  2. Once the mixture begins to boil, turn it down to simmer at a low boil for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour the contents of the pan over a mesh strainer into a jar or container. Refrigerate syrup until ready to use and shake prior to use.

Blueberry Lime Gin Fizz

  1. Fill a 12 or 16-ounce glass with ice. Add in gin and 1-2 tbsp of the blueberry-infused simple syrup.
  2. Top with soda water, squeeze a lime wedge in, and stir. Serve with an additional lime wedge for garnish.

Variations

Use lime-flavored soda water instead of plain for added flavor.

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