The Botanist gin cocktail – a forager's delight
The Botanist gin cocktail uses blackberry jam to create a beautifully vibrant and delicious drink. Please note this recipe serves 2.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 100 ml | 3 1/2 fl oz gin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp seedless blackberry jam
- fresh blackberries to garnish
Instructions
- Put two martini glasses in the freezer to cool - or fill them with ice for 5 minutes.
- Put the gin, lemon juice, jam and plenty of ice in your cocktail shaker.
- Shake really hard for 30 seconds and use a straw to taste it. You might want to add a bit more lemon juice depending on how sweet your jam is.
- Strain the cocktail between the two chilled glasses and garnish with fresh blackberries threaded onto a cocktail stick.