This 4-ingredient blackberry gin and jam cocktail couldn't be easier to make. It's fruity and floral but not too sweet with a beautiful purple color!
When you need a beautiful, easy cocktail, you can't go wrong with this blackberry gin and jam! It's show-stopping, but incredibly easy to make. Cheers!
What is a Gin and Jam?
A gin and jam is just what is sounds like. It's a shaken cocktail made with gin and jam. They can be as simple as just those two ingredients, or slightly more complex, with some versions containing lemon juice, soda, simple syrup and/or flavored liqueurs.
Why You'll Love This Cocktail
The beauty in this cocktail is it's simplicity. No need to make any syrups or muddle anything. Jam adds fruit flavor, sweetness and a pretty color, leaving the need for other ingredients very minimal. I used blackberry jam here, which works beautifully with floral St. Germain and a splash of lemon, but you can easily customize this drink to suit your taste.
How To Make a Blackberry Gin and Jam Cocktail
- In a shaker with ice, combine gin, St. Germain, jam and lemon juice.
- Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds, then strain into glasses.
- Top each glass with a splash of soda.
Tips and Recipe Variations
- Shake the cocktail well for at least 20 seconds. This serves two purposes - making sure the drink is nice and cold since it is served without ice, and also slightly diluting the gin for a more balanced flavor.
- I think this cocktail is sweet enough with just the jam, but if you like a sweeter cocktail, feel free to add a splash of simple syrup or agave nectar.
- For a less stout cocktail, add a little more soda at the end.
- Use other flavors of jam for endless variations! You can also experiment with switching up the liqueur and citrus.
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PrintBlackberry Gin and Jam Cocktail
This 4-ingredient blackberry gin and jam cocktail couldn't be easier to make. It's fruity and floral but not too sweet with a beautiful purple color!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 large drinks or 4 small 1x
- Category: cocktails
- Method: shaken
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Ice
- 3 oz gin
- 1 oz elderflower liquor, such as St. Germain
- 1 tbsp seedless blackberry jam
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- soda or sparkling water
Instructions
- Combine gin, elderflower liquor, jam and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds to thoroughly chill and sightly dilute the cocktail.
- Strain into glasses and top each with a splash of soda or sparkling water.
Notes
- Shake the cocktail well for at least 20 seconds. This serves two purposes - making sure the drink is nice and cold since it is served without ice, and also slightly diluting the gin for a more balanced flavor.
- I think this cocktail is sweet enough with just the jam, but if you like a sweeter cocktail, feel free to add a splash of simple syrup or agave nectar.
- For a less stout cocktail, add a little more soda at the end.
- Use other flavors of jam for endless variations! You can also experiment with switching up the liqueur and citrus.
Keywords: blackberry gin and jam, gin and jam cocktail
I had a little bit of leftover jam left in my jar so I added all the ingredients to the jar, closed the lid, shook it up — and WOW! So good! (And food waste-free!)
Great idea - love it!
I love gin cocktails. This sounds delicious!
Thank Lindsey!
I don't drink. Do you think it would still work without the alcohol?
Absolutely! You could add a splash of ginger ale, perhaps?
We have so many jams in our fridge and pantry - great idea to use it in a cocktail! Love the color of this too!
Thanks Jessica! It's definitely a fun way to use any kind of jam!
This looks so good!! And you're right, such a gorgeous colour.
Thanks Abbey!
This looks SO delicious!! Thanks for sharing!!
xo,
Lauren at http://www.lakeshorelady.com/
OMG -- Yum!!! Pinned this baby for later!