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    Blueberry Smash

    June 23, 2020 | Updated September 13, 2022 by Ryan Leave a Comment

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    two blueberry cocktails in glasses with fresh blueberries
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    This blueberry smash cocktail is made with fresh blueberries, lemon juice, jam, thyme and gin that is topped off with some ginger ale, making it a refreshing summer drink.

    blueberry gin smash in glass with another glass behind it

    When it is summer I think of refreshing cocktails - from a strawberry gin smash to a mango mojito.

    But the king of summer fruit is blueberries so why not use them in a cocktail! I mean I try to take advantage of blueberry season as much as I can this time of year.

    You might be thinking, thyme and blueberries? Does that go together? Why yes it does! Thyme has a slight lemon flavor to it so it complements the blueberries wonderfully.

    And the gin to me is a natural partner as it is matured with juniper berries so it has a distinct taste of pine.

    After one sip, you'll be wondering where this blueberry smash has been all your life.

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    • Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Make a Blueberry Cocktail
    • What is a Smash Cocktail?
    • Types of Gin
    • Pro Tips/Recipe
    • Other Cocktail Recipes
    • Blueberry Smash
    two blueberry cocktails in glasses with fresh blueberries

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Blueberries - the fresher the better, but frozen works too.
    • Thyme - only fresh thyme works here.
    • Lemon - use fresh lemon juice.
    • Blueberry jam - adds some sweetness to the drink.
    • Gin - use your favorite gin. I'm partial to Bombay Sapphire.
    • Ginger ale - adds some carbonation to the blueberry cocktail.

    How to Make a Blueberry Cocktail

    1. Place the blueberries, fresh lemon juice and thyme in a cocktail shaker. Muddle everything to release the juices.
    2. Add the gin and jam, stirring to combine.
    3. Fill one glass ⅔ of the way full with the blueberry mixture and ice. (You can also strain the mixture) Top with some ginger ale. Add extra thyme sprig and blueberries for garnish.
    process shots of how to make blueberry smash

    What is a Smash Cocktail?

    In general smash cocktails include a spirit, fruit, sweetener, herbs and ice.

    They got the name smash, because you smash or muddle the ingredients together to release the fruit juices. Because you are using fruit, it is typically a summer drink.

    Types of Gin

    There are 4 main types of gin, and they all vary slightly in their flavor.

    • London Dry - the most common type of gin, which has a strong juniper flavor.
    • Plymouth - drier than London Dry and a little more citrus forward.
    • Old Tom - has more licorice and is richer in flavor than London Dry.
    • Genever - almost no citrus flavor and the richest in flavor of all gins.

    Pro Tips/Recipe

    • If you don’t have fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries will work fine.
    • You can replace the 1 tablespoon on jam, with an extra tablespoon of blueberries and 1 tablespoon of honey.
    • Used crushed ice which will make the blueberry cocktail colder quicker.
    blueberry smash in glass with fresh blueberries

    Other Cocktail Recipes

    • Bourbon Peach Smash
    • Apple Cider Moscow Mule
    • Blackberry Margarita
    • Pear Bourbon Cocktail
    • Chocolate Peppermint Martini

    If you’ve tried this blueberry smash or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

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    Blueberry Smash

    This blueberry cocktail is made with fresh blueberries, lemon juice, jam, thyme and gin that is topped off with some ginger ale.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 228kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon fresh blueberries
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus sprig for serving
    • juice from half a lemon
    • 1 tablespoon blueberry jam
    • 2 oz gin
    • 2 oz ginger ale

    Instructions

    • Place blueberries, lemon juice and thyme in a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to gently muddle everything to release the juices.
    • Add gin and jam, stirring to combine.
    • Fill one glass ⅔ of the way full with the blueberry mixture and ice. (You can also strain the mixture)
    • Top with ginger ale. Add extra thyme sprig and blueberries for garnish.

    Notes

    • If you don’t have fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries will work fine.
    • You can replace the 1 tablespoon on jam, with an extra tablespoon of blueberries and 1 tablespoon of honey.
    • Used crushed ice which will make the blueberry cocktail colder quicker.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g
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