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Midnight Berry Herb Sour

A delicious cocktail with notes of berries and herbs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Drinks, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberry, cocktail, gin, herbs, sour
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • muddler
  • fine mesh strainer
  • measuring tool for liquids
  • small saucepan for simple syrup
  • Spoon
  • citrus juicer
  • knife & cutting board
  • serving glasses
  • ice

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • ¾ oz thyme simple syrup
  • 4-5 fresh blackberries muddled
  • 1 egg white
  • ice
  • thyme sprig + lime slice to garnish

thyme simple syrup

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

  • make thyme simple syrup by adding water, sugar and thyme to a small sauce pan over medium head. warm gently, do NOT boil. stir until the sugar dissolves. remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes before straining.
  • Add blackberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle until juicy.
  • Add gin, lime juice, thyme simple syrup, and egg white. Shake without ice for 15 seconds.
  • Add ice and shake again for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
  • Double strain into a coupe glass
  • Top with blackberries and a thyme sprig, then enjoy!