Try out this refreshing blueberry cocktail recipe this weekend, it makes for an easy and delicious beverage.
- Makes1
- Cook time10 minutes
- Prep time5 minutes, + cooling time
Ingredients
- 50ml dry gin
- 30ml lemon juice
- Ice cubes, to serve
- Soda water, to serve
- Blueberry and thyme skewer, to decorate
Blueberry and thyme syrup
- 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
- 1/2 x 125g punnet blueberries
- 8 lemon thyme sprigs or thyme sprigs
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Method
Step 1
To make the blueberry and thyme syrup, place 1 cup (220g) caster sugar and 1/2 cup (125ml) water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves (do not boil).Step 2
Add blueberries. Simmer for 5 mins or until the blueberries soften, pressing the blueberries to release their juices. Remove from heat and stir in the thyme. Set aside to cool completely. Strain through a fine sieve into an airtight jar and discard the solids.Step 3
Place the gin, lemon juice and 20ml blueberry and thyme syrup in a tall glass with ice cubes. Top with soda and gently stir to combine. Decorate with the skewer.
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