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Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Cocktails

Blueberry Gin and Tonic

Published: Apr 17, 2022 · Modified: Apr 22, 2024 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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blueberry gin and tonic recipe

This Blueberry Gin and Tonic cocktail has blueberry syrup and fresh lime juice to add a fruity punch to the classic cocktail. This blueberry cocktail is perfect for a summer BBQ or happy hour.

gin and tonics with blueberry

There is nothing better than a refreshing cocktail on a hot day and this Blueberry Gin and Tonic is the perfect choice to fulfill that request. The sweet burst of blueberry flavor paired with gin and a little bit of lime juice is the perfect combination.

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  • Why I Love This Blueberry Gin and Tonic
  • How to Make this Blueberry Cocktail
  • How to Make Homemade Blueberry Syrup
  • How to Garnish this Blueberry Cocktail
  • What Gin to Use for a Gin and Tonic
  • Blueberry Gin and Tonic

Why I Love This Blueberry Gin and Tonic

I love this cocktail because it has all of the delicious flavors of a classic gin and tonic with an added twist. Since the blueberry syrup and tonic are both sweet, the added lime juice balances out the sweetness just like in my Hibiscus Pisco Sour and my Strawberry Rhubarb Cocktail. The other thing I love about this drink is the beautiful color the blueberries add just like the color of my Blackberry Martini from the blackberries!

How to Make this Blueberry Cocktail

First, you will want to make homemade Blueberry Syrup. It's easy to do and can be made ahead of time.

Prepare a cocktail glass with ice and have your garnishes ready to go.

Add 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of blueberry syrup, ½ ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, and fresh ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake until nice and cold.

Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass and top with tonic. Add your garnishes and enjoy immediately.

blueberry gin and tonic with fresh blueberries

How to Make Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Place 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries into a medium saucepan. Add ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium and stir while boiling for an additional 2 minutes.

blueberries and sugar in a saucepan

Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 1 hour. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl (you can save the solids for another treat!). Store the syrup in a sealable container in the fridge until you are ready to use it.

fresh blueberry syrup and fresh blueberries
Homemade blueberry syrup

How to Garnish this Blueberry Cocktail

Every delicious cocktail deserves a garnish and this cocktail has a few options that will put the perfect finishing touch on it. As you can see in my photos, I used a cocktail toothpick of fresh blueberry and a sprig of fresh mint for added color. You could also use a basic lime wedge or lime peel garnish.

What Gin to Use for a Gin and Tonic

A traditional Gin and Tonic Cocktail usually calls for a London dry gin. Because this drink has a fresh berry element from the blueberry syrup, you could also opt to use a botanical dry gin like Aviation Gin or Aria Gin. There are so many different varieties of gin out there, and you can certainly use whatever gin you prefer.

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blueberry gin and tonic with blueberry garnish.

Blueberry Gin and Tonic

This Blueberry Gin and Tonic cocktail has a blueberry syrup and fresh lime juice to add a fruity punch to the classic cocktail. This blueberry cocktail is perfect for a summer BBQ or happy hour.
5 from 41 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Emily
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Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 cocktail toothpick for garnish

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce blueberry syrup
  • ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 4-8 ounces tonic water

Optional Garnishes

  • fresh blueberries
  • fresh sprig of mint
  • lime wedge or peel

Instructions

  • First, you will want to make the homemade Blueberry Syrup. It's easy to do and can be made ahead of time. See notes or the post for the recipe.
  • Prepare a cocktail glass with ice and have your garnishes ready to go.
  • Add the gin, blueberry syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, and fresh ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake until nice and cold.
  • Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass and top with tonic (pour slowly or the bubbles will overflow the glass!). Add your garnishes and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 24.4g | Calcium: 3mg

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

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  1. Amber says

    April 26, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    The perfect refreshing drink for summertime! A great drink I will definitely be making these more often!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      So nice to hear! Cheers!

      Reply
  2. nancy says

    April 25, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    love that this is low sugar and has blueberries!!

    Reply
  3. Bianca says

    April 24, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    I am a huge gin tonic fan and this version was amaaaazing! Definitely gonna be making this again!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      Oh good! Thanks, Bianca!

      Reply
  4. Amy Liu Dong says

    April 24, 2022 at 6:40 am

    5 stars
    This looks so tasty, the color it gives makes this enticing and tempting. I'll definitely try this, will make a great addition to our drinks recipe.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
  5. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

    April 23, 2022 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    Gin and Tonic is one of my favourite cocktails. Adding this yummy blueberry syrup adds a nice fancy touch to it!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      Same here, I could have gin and tonics all the time! I'm glad you liked it.

      Reply
  6. Sara Welch says

    April 23, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a delicious cocktail with the right amount of kick! A great way to unwind and enjoy the weekend, indeed!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      I agree, the perfect end to a long week!

      Reply
  7. Giangi Townsend says

    April 23, 2022 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    You had me at gin! Fantastic refreshing recipe. Love it!
    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      I feel the same way about gin. Cheers!

      Reply
  8. Kate says

    April 22, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I love gin so this is such a wonderful addition to our recipe collection! My husband even says it is his favourite gin recipe!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      Oooh, if the hubby likes it you know it's a winner! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  9. rebecca says

    April 22, 2022 at 12:51 pm

    5 stars
    what a gorgeous drink! I love the sweet blueberries and tart lemon juice in this drink

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks for giving it a try, Rebecca.

      Reply
  10. Liz says

    April 22, 2022 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! This was an absolutely refreshing summer cocktail I can't wait to remake all season long. The blueberry syrup was so delicious but not too sweet and make this drink such a beautiful color. I just have to be careful and to have too many because they are so good!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      LOL, thanks, Liz. I feel like I could be in the same boat, this one is easy to have more than one.

      Reply
  11. Sharon says

    April 22, 2022 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    Gin-based cocktails are my favorite and this one adds the blueberry flavor I also love. The perfect Spring cocktail.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks, Sharon, I'm glad you liked it!

      Reply
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