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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.
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
- 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
- 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 2/3 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.
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 tbsp on jam, with an extra tbsp of blueberries and 1 tbsp of honey.
- Used crushed ice which will make the blueberry cocktail colder quicker.
Other Cocktail Recipes
- Apple Cider Moscow Mule
- Blackberry Margarita
- Pear Bourbon Cocktail
- Moscow Mule
- Chocolate Peppermint Martini
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Blueberry Smash
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus sprig for serving
- juice from half a lemon
- 1 tbsp 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 2/3 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 tbsp on jam, with an extra tbsp of blueberries and 1 tbsp of honey.
- Used crushed ice which will make the blueberry cocktail colder quicker.
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