Blackberry Vodka Tonic is a refreshing summer cocktail made with a fresh blackberry simple syrup, vodka, tonic water and lime juice.
Summer and refreshing fruity cocktails go hand-in-hand. I love the mix of something fresh like delicious, juicy blackberries with a carbonated crispness like tonic water with a little shot of something alcoholic. This drink has pool vibes and summer entertaining written all over it.
Blackberry Vodka Tonic
Blackberry Vodka Tonic has that nice crisp carbonated tonic water base with a smooth vodka (I love Tito’s). A fresh blackberry simple syrup is added for sweetness along with fresh lime for a little tart. Such a simple cocktail that is crave worthy!
Blackberry Simple Syrup
Cocktails like this one here are great because some items can be prepped ahead of time like the blackberry simple syrup which is sort of the star of the drink. Easily make this a day or two ahead of time to make entertaining easy or a weekend poolside uncomplicated. A simple syrup is just water and sugar simmered down to create a sweet, thick syrup for all sorts of recipes. By simply adding an extra ingredient like fresh blackberries, you create a wonderful, flavorful simple syrup!
Process
- Make blackberry simple syrup with water, sugar and fresh blackberries. Let cool and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Add a shot of vodka into lowball glass filled with ice. I love Tito’s vodka for recipes like this.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of the blackberry simple syrup.
- Squeeze in some fresh lime juice.
- Top with tonic water.
- Garnish with blackberries and slice of lime.
Blackberry Vodka Tonic
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
Blackberry Vodka Tonic is a refreshing summer cocktail made with a fresh blackberry simple syrup, vodka, tonic water and lime juice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounce -2 ounces vodka
- 1 Tablespoon blackberry simple syrup
- 1/4 lime, squeezed
- 4 ounces tonic water
- blackberries to garnish
- lime slice to garnish
- crushed ice
Blackberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces blackberries (1 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- Make blackberry simple syrup. Let cool.
- Add shot of vodka into lowball glass filled with ice.
- Add Tablespoon of blackberry simple syrup.
- Squeeze in some fresh lime juice.
- Top with tonic water.
- Garnish with blackberries and slice of lime.
Blackberry Simple Syrup (Makes 1 cup worth)
- Add fresh blackberries, water and sugar into a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Stir often.
- Mash blackberries.
- Strain through a mesh strainer into a sealable glass container.
- Let cool and store in fridge.
Notes
- Keep it low calories and sugars with a zero calorie, no sugar tonic water.
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
Keywords: blackberry, vodka, cocktail, tonic
What are some of your go-to summer cocktails? Let me know in the comments below.
I just LOVE a good tonic, and those berries look delicious. So refreshing!
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Sigh – I love carbonated tonic water and blackberries are my absolute fave! This looks absolutely delicious!
Oooh this sounds yummy!! Vodka Tonic used to be my go-to drink at the clubs, i mean, over a decade ago LMAO! But the berry twist is right up my alley now!
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Haha. Same here. Love a vodka tonic.
It sounds so delicious and super refreshing for summer
Enjoy Mimi!
I would love this. I am all about blackberries. This would be refreshing to sip on during the summer!
Absolutely. Enjoy Amber.