Blueberry Collins Cocktail
A refreshing twist on the classic Tom Collins, combining fresh blueberries, gin, lemon juice, and club soda for a light, fizzy, and fruity cocktail.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Highball glass
- long spoon or stirrer
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup 1:1 sugar to water
- 0.25 cup fresh blueberries
- 2-3 oz club soda
- ice cubes
- lemon wheel or blueberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add blueberries to shaker and muddle well.
- Pour in gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda.
- Stir gently and garnish if desired.
Notes
Adjust simple syrup depending on blueberry sweetness. For a stronger berry flavor, muddle extra berries or make a blueberry syrup. Can substitute gin with vodka for a milder taste.