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    Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Recipes

    Blackberry Martini

    Published: Sep 15, 2021 · Modified: Jun 21, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 39 Comments

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    This Blackberry Martini is the ultimate summer cocktail for hot days, parties, or BBQs. It's the perfect blend of vodka, muddled blackberries, fresh lemon juice, and creme de Violette for a delicious and beautiful cocktail.

    blackberry martini with fresh mint garnish
    Jump to:
    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • What is Creme de Violette?
    • More Cocktail Recipes to Check Out
    • What Vodka To Use For This Drink?
    • How to Make a Blackberry Vodka Martini
    • Tools Needed to Make This Drink
    • Blackberry Vodka Martini
    • Did you Make This Recipe?

    Why I Love This Recipe

    I love this recipe because the blackberries in it are sweet, but also just a little tart, and an amazing color. All of those qualities make for a delicious and beautiful Blackberry Martini.

    I also added a little creme de Violette which balances out the tartness of the blackberries and the lemon juice. This martini cocktail is perfect for summer BBQs, parties, happy hours, and more!

    What is Creme de Violette?

    Creme de Violette is a liquor made from natural and/or artificial violet flower flavoring and coloring and has either a brandy base, a neutral spirit base, or a combination of the two. It tastes delicately sweet and floral, somewhat like Violette candies if you have ever tried them.

    The "creme" does not mean cream as some may think, this liquor has no cream in it. The name "creme" is used when there is sugar added that gives a cream-like texture. Other things with creme in the name are Creme de Cassis and Creme de Menthe.

    a bottle of creme de Violette liqueur

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    blackberries in a bowl

    What Vodka To Use For This Drink?

    For a blackberry martini, a smooth and neutral vodka works best to allow the vibrant flavors of the blackberries to shine. Opt for a high-quality, premium vodka like a classic Russian or Polish vodka, which provides a clean and crisp base, enhancing the fruity essence of the blackberries in the martini.

    How to Make a Blackberry Vodka Martini

    Place the blackberries at the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle until as much of the juice from the berries has been released as possible.

    Add the rest of the ingredients along with some fresh ice and shake until nice and cold. Strain into your favorite martini glass and garnish.

    blackberry martini in a martini glass with fresh blackberries

    Tools Needed to Make This Drink

    To make great cocktails at home, you need to make sure you have the right tools. For a complete list, check out my List of Bar Tools. For this blackberry cocktail, you will need a cocktail shaker, a muddler with teeth, a measuring jigger, and a martini glass.

    If your muddler doesn't have teeth, you can still use it. But I would recommend getting one with teeth for things like berries to make sure you get as much juice as possible. And, if you don't have a martini glass or have a favorite glass you like to use, your cocktail will still taste amazing.

    a blackberry martini in a martini glass with a muddler on the side
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    blackberry martini in a martini glass

    Blackberry Vodka Martini

    This Blackberry Vodka Martini is the perfect summer drink for hot days, parties, or BBQs!
    5 from 51 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 193kcal
    Author: Emily
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    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • measuring jigger
    • muddler with teeth
    • martini glass

    Ingredients

    • 6-8 blackberries
    • 2 ounces vodka
    • ½ ounce creme de Violette
    • ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • a fresh mint sprig or a fresh blackberry for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    • Place the blackberries at the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients along with some fresh ice and shake until nice and cold. Strain into a martini glass and garnish. Cheers!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 12mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sarah says

      September 30, 2021 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      I love blackberries but never had them in a cocktail before, I can see now I've been missing out! This looks perfect for summer.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 30, 2021 at 7:16 pm

        This is definitely a great cocktail for summertime and blackberries work so well in a drink since they are sweet but not too sweet.😁 Cheers!

        Reply
    2. Jen Vinuya says

      September 27, 2021 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      This is really good! I love it! A new favorite drink for me.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        So glad to hear it, Jen!!

        Reply
    3. connie says

      September 27, 2021 at 4:49 am

      5 stars
      Well, I now know I'm serving during the holidays! Gorgeous. Cheers!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        This will be perfect for holiday parties, cheers!

        Reply
    4. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      September 26, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      What a pretty cocktail! I am always impressed by the drink recipes you share.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        Thanks, Cindy. I swear pretty drinks taste better. 😆

        Reply
    5. Brianna says

      September 26, 2021 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      The combo of blackberry and floral notes from cdv are perfect together! The color of this martini is fabulous.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:33 pm

        I'm so glad you think so!! Thanks for trying it out!

        Reply
    6. Sue says

      September 25, 2021 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love any combination of vodka with fruit, and this one did not disappoint. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 26, 2021 at 1:54 am

        I'm so happy that you loved this one. Cheers!

        Reply
    7. Kayla DiMaggio says

      September 25, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good mixed drink recipe and this blackberry martini was delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 26, 2021 at 1:55 am

        Thanks for trying it out, Kayla!

        Reply
    8. Jeri says

      September 25, 2021 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      This martini looks perfect for a girls night!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 25, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        Great idea! I agree this is a good one for a get-together.

        Reply
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