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    Home > Blog > Holiday > Holiday Drinks > Blackberry & Meyer Lemon Gin & Tonics

    Blackberry & Meyer Lemon Gin & Tonics

    by Spoon Fork Bacon · Published: Dec 30, 2016 · Modified: Oct 2, 2020

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    Glasses of blackberry and meyer lemon gin and tonics on a wooden board.


    **This post was originally published in Sept 2012**
    This year seriously FLEW by, didn’t it? I feel like I think this every year, but this year by far felt the fastest. It might be because I got married, my first and only nephew turned one, a handful of friends got engaged, another handful had babies, our family dog of 17+ years passed away and the list of life events goes on and on. Lots and lots of personal things have happened this year (and lets not even get into all the crazy/unbelievable/life changing/heartfelt/
    heartbreaking media stuffs that have happened this year).
    Although a lot of new things have happened this year, we’re ending it with one of our favorite, old cocktails; our Blackberry and Meyer Lemon Gin and Tonics! We’ve had this recipe up for a few years now, but its been a favorite of ours (it were even the signature cocktail at my husbands recent birthday get together)! It’s easy to get together, looks absolutely gorgeous and taste great! It’s not overly sweet at all (but you can control that with the amount of simple syrup you add) and the aroma from the meyer lemons is irresistible! I hope everyone has a fun and save New Years Eve and we’ll catch you all in the New Year!! Enjoy! xx, Jenny

    A close up of blackberry and meyer lemon gin and tonics on a wooden board.

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    My favorite cocktail is a gin and tonic. Lately, instead of coming home to a beer, it’s been a gin and tonic. Not in a lush kind of way, more in a Mad Men kind of way. It’s nice to have before dinner, and most of all, its perfect for the disgusting heat waves Los Angeles has been having. The good thing about gin and tonics and that the base of the drink is already there: gin, and tonic. You can add pretty much anything you want to this drink and it will be yummy. I add raspberries a lot, sometimes blueberries or basil, and sometimes-just mint. Whatever I have extra of really. This however has been by far my favorite flavor collaboration. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!
    ♥ Teri

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    Glasses of blackberry and meyer lemon gin and tonics on a wooden board.

    Blackberry and Meyer Lemon Gin and Tonics

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Servings: 4

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 12 blackberries
    • 20 fresh mint leaves
    • 2 Meyer lemons can sub. regular lemons
    • ½ cup simple syrup
    • 8 ounces high quality gin
    • tonic water
    • ice

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Set out four high ball glasses.
    • Place 3 blackberries and 5 mint leaves into each glass and muddle together.
    • Pour lemon juice, simple syrup and gin into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake for 1 minute.
    • Fill each glass with ice, and divide mixture from shaker into each glass. Top off each drink with tonic water, stir and serve.

    December 30, 2016 / 58 Comments

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    1. senor jorge

      June 29, 2020 at 7:56 am

      Pour lemon juice ??, Looks interesting and I’m anxious to try, but how much lemon juice? Lemon juice is not included in the list of ingredients.

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        June 29, 2020 at 11:38 am

        Hi! It’s the juice from the 2 lemons in the ingredient list…usually equals about 1/3-1/2 cup

        Reply
    2. Sherri

      April 18, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I love G&Ts and this recipe adds some of my other favorites. Being a lover of all things Meyer lemon and blackberry – this is pure Nirvana! Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Mieke

      April 08, 2019 at 12:38 am

      Hello, I love this recipe. I make it every weekend almost. But i must say there are a few spelling mistakes in your directions. Don’t know if someone has mention it. But other than that is I love the recipe.

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        April 11, 2019 at 9:25 pm

        you are 100% right! SO many spelling errors, ick! The recipe has been updated! Thanks for letting us know! :)

        Reply
    4. Maureen

      December 14, 2018 at 4:50 am

      Hi! I’m hosting a bachelorette party with a handful of pregnant guests and everyone having their own alcohol preference. How would you recommend I make this as a non-alcoholic punch for 15+ so that everyone can add their own liquor or go without? It’s just so beautiful I am dying to try it!

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      • Jenny Park

        December 19, 2018 at 9:45 am

        Hi!i would make a big batch of Meyer lemon simple syrup (omit 1 part water + add lemon juice) and just have fresh blackberries, mint leaves and tonic wAter out. You can make a bit of a DIY cocktail/mocktail bar so everyone can make theirs according to their preference :)

        Reply
    5. AngieG

      April 05, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      This looks so good! I’ll try to prepare this recipe this saturday on my girlsnight in! And I’ll definitely feature this recipe on my blog this month :) Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Palladium

      January 12, 2017 at 6:23 pm

      i will try it but i may leave out the simple syrup as i am not a sweet fan.

      Reply
    7. Sabrina

      January 03, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      this looks very tasty, hadn’t thought of this combo before, thank you for sharing this, love the color too!

      Reply
    8. Dawn

      August 21, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      This is now our new favorite cocktail! We don’t use 3oz of gin (only 1oz) in each drink, only because we’re lightweights!

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        August 22, 2016 at 2:23 pm

        Lol, 3 oz is quite a lot I admit. So glad you love this drink!!

        Reply
    9. Wendy

      July 09, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      So yummy! I’ve made these a few times for my happy taste buds. Thank you for the keeper recipe.

      Reply
    10. Rebekah

      March 20, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      just made these they are beautiful and delicious. I’m a lover of meyer lemons

      Reply
    11. Jessi

      December 08, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      I added your cocktail to my roundup, I hope that you enjoy.
      http://jessiinthekitchen.blogspot.mx/2014/12/thirtyand-thirsty.html

      Reply
    12. Kacy

      June 07, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      just made one and it’s delicious!! it doesn’t look as pretty and colorful as yours though!

      Reply
    13. neha

      April 30, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Hi

      This drink looks amazing….I was inspired and drilling by the time i saw the last image, dribbling with bubbles.

      I am curious to know what do you mean by simple syrup?

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        April 30, 2014 at 11:44 am

        Simple syrup is a 50/50 water and sugar combination. It’s gently simmered together until the sugar has dissolved and is then cooled before being ready to use. Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Nadine

      March 19, 2014 at 4:46 am

      Hello, i would like to make this cocktail but i hâve à little problem With the traduction..:-) i am french… When you say “simple syrup” , is it BlackBerry syrup? And i don.t Find what is “meyer” lemon… Thanks for your help

      Reply
    15. ctgal

      July 26, 2013 at 7:48 pm

      I have a Meyer lemon tree in my yard and don’t know what to do with all of them. This is a great idea!! Yum!! And thanks.

      Reply
    16. Michelle Yonas

      February 01, 2013 at 7:19 am

      Is Simple Syrup something you can buy or make?

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        February 01, 2013 at 9:14 am

        You can definitely make it! Simple syrup is just equal parts water and sugar, simmered in a pot until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool completely, then use away!

        Reply
    17. Sylvia

      January 19, 2013 at 6:23 am

      Great stuff, Imma try it!

      Reply
    18. Holly

      December 27, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      The drink looked so glorious I had to try it. The taste is fabulous but I had to strain it as every time I wanted to take a sip, I got a mouth full of mint and berries. As a solution I put a couple of whole berries and one mint leaf in the bottom of a glass then pour the strained drink over the top. It is fabulous!!!!

      Reply
    19. Claire

      December 13, 2012 at 10:11 am

      Gorgeous and delicious. Gin and tonics are one of my favorite drinks anyway; I feel like this drink could be my new go-to. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    20. Sophie

      December 07, 2012 at 6:40 am

      I love this gorgeous take on the Gin&Tonic! What beautiful photography too!

      I just wondered what ‘simple syrup’ is exactly? I’m from the UK so apologies if this is something everyone knows of in the US. Is it essentially sugar?

      Sophie x

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