There is no more kidding ourselves, summer is over, fall is upon us. But while I was walking home from the train station today the fruit stand had blackberries on sale (granted they were from Guatemala, but hell they're still fresh berries). So I decided to give summer one last shout out and make a Blackberry Gimlet. I don't typically stock Rose's Lime Juice, so I mixed lime juice and powdered sugar as a substitute. This also has the added benefit of allowing everyone to customize the drink to their personal tastes. If you like it sweet add more sugar, if you like sour then more lime juice is for you. So, here is a final toast to summer.
Blackberry Gimlet
- 2 oz. Gin
- 1.5 oz Lime Juice
- 2 teaspoons Powdered Sugar
- 5 - 8 fresh Blackberries
Muddle together the blackberries, sugar and lime juice in a cocktail shaker to dissolve the sugar. Add ice and then pour gin over everything. Shake well for 15 seconds and fine strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh blackberry.
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