Hi Guys! I’m enjoying my last few days in the city and have been gobbling and drinking my way through New York at a fairly disturbing rate thank you very much. I feel like I have honed over eating to an art form in the last week. Oink oink.

Blackberry French 75's

But I have also come across lots of amazing dishes that I can’t wait to recreate for you once I am back in my own kitchen! Oh yes, and drinks too! I had an amazing classic French 75 the other night and it reminded me that I should share this cocktail with you asap.

Blackberry French 75's

This blackberry French 75 has all of the charm and elegance of the original but with the added flavor and color of blackberry. It’s totally lovely and perfect for Summer entertaining. Enjoy!

Blackberry French 75's

 

Recipe: Blackberry French 75

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
  • 2 oz Champagne
  • fresh blackberries and lemon rind for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small pan, add the water, sugar and blackberries. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring and then strain into a heat proof container like a mason jar. Set aside until cool and then chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 2 tablespoons of the blackberry simple syrup, 1 ounce gin, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and then shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and then top with about 2 ounces of champagne. Garnish with a lemon rind and fresh blackberry if desired.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 1

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Hi Guys! I’m enjoying my last few days in the city and have been gobbling and drinking my way through New York at a fairly disturbing rate thank you very much. I feel like I have honed over eating to an art form in the last week. Oink oink.

Blackberry French 75's

But I have also come across lots of amazing dishes that I can’t wait to recreate for you once I am back in my own kitchen! Oh yes, and drinks too! I had an amazing classic French 75 the other night and it reminded me that I should share this cocktail with you asap.

Blackberry French 75's

This blackberry French 75 has all of the charm and elegance of the original but with the added flavor and color of blackberry. It’s totally lovely and perfect for Summer entertaining. Enjoy!

Blackberry French 75's

 

Recipe: Blackberry French 75

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
  • 2 oz Champagne
  • fresh blackberries and lemon rind for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small pan, add the water, sugar and blackberries. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring and then strain into a heat proof container like a mason jar. Set aside until cool and then chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 2 tablespoons of the blackberry simple syrup, 1 ounce gin, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and then shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and then top with about 2 ounces of champagne. Garnish with a lemon rind and fresh blackberry if desired.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 1

Recipe by Heather Christo (http://heatherchristo.com)