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Blackberry Balsamic & Black Pepper Gin Sour

A bold blackberry balsamic gin sour with honey, fresh basil, lemon and a hint of black pepper.

5 minutes · Makes 1 cocktail

Burgundy blackberry balsamic gin cocktail in a coupe with basil and blackberries
THE GOOD STUFF

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
  • 3 fresh blackberries (or 1 tsp blackberry jam)
  • ½ tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tiny pinch freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
  • Ice
  • Optional garnish: blackberry or basil leaf
LET’S MAKE IT

Instructions

  1. Muddle blackberries, basil and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, black pepper and ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Double-strain into a chilled coupe or over a large ice cube.
  5. Garnish with a blackberry, basil leaf or tiny sprinkle of cracked black pepper.