Easy, low in sugar blueberry gin cocktail that requires just 4 simple ingredients. No cocktail shaker needed and can be made into a mocktail. Let the party be-gin!
Why Make This Recipe
- Super easy to make
- Can be made as a mocktail
- No added sugar
- No fancy ingredients required
- Super juicy and refreshing
- The dark syrup can be made from other black fruits too
- The perfect dinner party drink (along with my vegan pigs in blanket!)
- Delicious all year around & perfect for Halloween
The Ingredients
Here’s what you will need to make this delicious blueberry gin cocktail.
Blueberries: I used frozen blueberries. You can use fresh if preferred.
Lime: You can substitute lime with lemon if you prefer the flavour.
Indian tonic water: I used sugar-free Indian tonic water (sometimes referred to as just ‘tonic water’).
Gin: Any gin will do - just pick whatever you like and what's available to you.
Step-by-step Photos
I think that cocktails should be kept fun, simple and quick!This is a super easy recipe with just a few simple steps. Below is a handy visual overview of these steps.
Remember that full instructions and ingredients are waiting for you in the recipe card below.
- Add blueberries, lime juice and water to a small cooking pan. Simmer for 10 minutes until much of the water has evaporated. This will create a blueberry syrup.
- Pour the blueberry syrup through a sieve.
- Make sure to press out all the blueberry juice to help release all the flavour.
- Add ice cubes to your cocktail glasses.
- Then add tonic water and gin.
- Finish with your blueberry syrup.
- Top off with lime slices and lime zest if desired.
That's it! And that gorgeous colour? It makes this low sugar cocktail the perfect festive or Halloween party drink!
Expert Tips
1. Customise It
The beauty of this recipe is that you can customise it to your heart’s content.
Want to make it sweeter? Just add sugar to your pan whilst preparing your blueberry syrup. Or you could use sweetened tonic water.
Not a fan of lime? No problem, swap for lemon or even orange!
Want a low alcohol version? Simply just adjust to taste.
Maybe you’d like to experiment with different sweeteners like maple or agave?Not a problem!
This recipe is a fantastic base, but unlike my baking recipes, it will still work even if you leave some bits out or customise them.
2. Prep your syrup ahead of time
Want to make a party cocktail and save yourself some time on the big day?
Simply just make your blueberry syrup ahead of time. Let it cool down completely, then store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Make sure it’s stored in an airtight container to prevent it from acquiring any other food smells.
When your guests have arrived all you need to do is just fill the glasses with cocktails, gin, tonic water & syrup!
This will take you just a few minutes, meaning you can spend more time chatting away with your friends (or maybe making another party snack!)
3. Don’t discard the blueberries
Once you’ve pressed your blueberry syrup through a sieve, make sure you don’t discard the leftover blueberries.
We’re very serious about preventing food waste here at My Vegan Minimalist so here’s a few ideas of what you could do.
First, you’ll need to store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Then you can:
- Sprinkle on top of your morning porridge or granola
- Add some banana, liquid and other fruit to make a smoothie
- Add to cakes or other bakes
- Freeze for later
F.A.Q.
You can definitely make the blueberry syrup ahead of time. However, I wouldn’t recommend making the whole drink if you’re not going to serve it immediately.
The ice will melt and the tonic water will lose its delicious air bubbles, making your cocktail a lot less fun!
Simply just leave out the gin and add some more tonic water/blueberry syrup. It’s really that easy!
This recipe has been tested both as a cocktail and as a mocktail and passed both tests with flying colours.
I would say you can use any gin that you like! My go-to is London dry gin.
I would not recommend doing that. Soda water doesn’t have the distinct citrus flavour that makes tonic water work so well in this recipe.
Yes, all the recipes on this blog are vegan and many are gluten-free. This cocktail is both! You can read more about why gin is gluten-free and what to watch out for here.
This wraps it up! If you liked this blueberry gin cocktail recipe, you might enjoy some of my other favourite party food recipes:
If you have any questions, please do get in touch via the comments section below and I’ll be happy to help you out!
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🍴Recipe
Blueberry Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
- 170 g (1 ⅓ cup) blueberries
- 210 ml (1 cup) water
- ¼ lime juice only
- 200 ml (1 cup) tonic water
- 60 ml (¼ cup) gin
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Add blueberries, lime juice and water to a small cooking pan.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes until much of the water has evaporated. This will create a blueberry syrup.
- Press the blueberry syrup through a sieve into a large glass. Set aside.
- Add ice cubes to your cocktail glasses.
- Then add tonic water and gin.
- Finish by pouring in your blueberry syrup.
- Top off with lime slices and lime zest if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to swap lime for lemon or orange if preferred.
- Adjust the alcohol level to taste. Or, leave it out altogether to make a delicious mocktail.
- If you're hosting a party, make the blueberry syrup ahead. This way you will have less work on the day of the party.
- Don't discard the leftover blueberries. Place in an airtight container and use in porridge, smoothies, bakes, cakes, etc.
- Use any gin that you like.
- Don't substitute tonic water for soda water.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: The nutritional information above is calculated automatically. The author of this post cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of this data.
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