Summer Garden Smash

This refreshing cocktail is a delightful blend of gin, blackberries, and a homemade rosemary thyme syrup. The tartness of fresh lemon juice complements the herbal notes, creating a perfect balance of flavors. With a hint of rosemary and a touch of sweetness, this cocktail captures the essence of a summer garden in Provence.

Summer Garden Smash

A refreshing cocktail featuring gin, blackberries, and a homemade rosemary thyme syrup, with a hint of lemon and rosemary to capture the essence of a summer garden in Provence.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 blackberries
  • 2 oz. gin
  • 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz. Rosemary Thyme syrup
  • 1 small rosemary sprig (optional)
  • Rosemary Thyme syrup:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 5 fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Crush 8 ice cubes into pieces about 1/2 inch big. Store in freezer until ready to use.
  2. Place the blackberries in the bottom of a rocks glass and smash them with a muddler or the back of a spoon.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and Rosemary Thyme Syrup.
  4. Add ice to cover the liquids and shake for 30 seconds until the shaker is cold.
  5. Add the crushed ice to the glass with the smashed blackberries.
  6. Strain the cocktail over the blackberries.
  7. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.