Today we’re sharing a delicious and easy recipe for a blackberry martini that is sure to impress your guests at your next party or gathering. This tasty cocktail is made with just a few simple ingredients, including fresh blackberries, vodka, and a touch of lime juice. The result is a refreshing and fruity drink that is perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening. Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or a beginner, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So, let’s get started and shake up a batch of these tasty blackberry martinis.
The blackberry simple syrup in this martini recipe is simple to make. If you want to make a KETO friendly version, give this sugar-free simple syrup recipe a try, from Lauren over at Bonappeteach.com
Are blackberries healthy?
Yes!  They’re high in beneficial vitamins and minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. They’re low in calories, carbs, and fat. They are a great snack to pack for lunch, or a mid day treat. Actually, some think of blackberries as a super food. Check out even more of the health benefits in this article below by Registered Dietician, Kim Chin.
How Long Do Blackberries Last?
Blackberries can last between two to three days in your refrigerator, after which they can start to rot and turn moldy. You can freeze blackberries and store them in the freezer so that you can access the fresh fruit year-round: Freezing blackberries can extend their shelf life up to nine months.
How to flash freeze blackberries:
1. Wash in cold water. Place the berries in a colander or strainer and rinse them with water. Alternatively, swish them around in a large bowl of cool water.
2. Use paper towels to dry. Lay your blackberries in a single layer on paper towels or a cloth kitchen towel. You should largely allow them to air-dry, but you can pat them dry with a paper towel to speed up the process.
3. Arrange on a baking sheet. Place the blackberries on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to prepare them for flash-freezing. Ensure that none of the berries are touching, or else they’ll clump together during the freezing process.
4. Flash freeze for three hours. Slide the baking tray into the freezer and leave it there for at least three hours. You can freeze it for longer, but the total time should not exceed twelve hours. This step, known as flash freezing, will prevent the individual berries from sticking to each other once in a freezer bag.
5. Transfer to freezer bags. Remove the baking tray from the freezer and store the frozen berries in thick plastic bags or a freezer-safe container for long-term storage. You can keep these frozen blackberries in the freezer for up to six months without freezer burn or notable flavor loss. If you mix the blackberries with one cup of sugar before freezing them, you can extend their preservation time to nine months in the freezer.
Garnish like a Rock Star:
We love to use different types of cocktail picks for our berries on a cocktail Rosemary makes an excellent garnish for cocktails, adding both visual appeal and a delightful aroma. Its fragrant, pine-like scent enhances the sensory experience of sipping a drink, while the vibrant green color adds a pop of freshness. Whether used as a simple sprig or creatively incorporated into garnish arrangements, rosemary brings an elegant touch to cocktails, elevating both the presentation and flavor profile. And if you love the taste of rosemary, give this Rosemary Gimlet from Paul & Taryn at a Grill for All Seasons a try!
Ingredients
- 4 ounce Gin or Vodka
- 2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
- 1 ounce blackberry simple syrup
- 1 ounce elderflower liquor
- 15 ripe fresh blackberries
Instructions
Blackberry Martini:
- Chill 2 martini glasses in freezer. Add all but 10 blackberries into a cocktail shaker. Muddle the blackberries. Add ice, and shake vigorously.
- Double strain cocktails into 2 martini glasses. A double strain is using a Hawthorne drink strainer over the lip of the cocktail shaker, while pouring thru a fine mesh strainer, to pull out all the pulp from fruit.
- Garnish each cocktail with 5 blackberries thru a cocktail pick.
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This blackberry martini is an absolute flavour bomb. We loved it on Friday night trying to make some life changing decisions.
Love the recipe, easy to make and looks really yummy!! will make this blackberry martini really soon, thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Elisa,
Thank you! We love blackberry everything!
Dina and Bruce
This was such a sweet and delicious cocktail with the perfect amount of kick! The perfect drink for summer, indeed!
Sara,
Thank you! We enjoy making these festive drinks!
Dina and Bruce
Ohhh, you sure know how to tempt us with a drink! It’s a bank holiday Monday here in the UK, I made the syrup ready, and I cannot wait for an afternoon drink in the garden!
This is super refreshing! Can’t wait to make these again for a summer party. Thanks!
Marley,
Thank you! A bright and fun cocktail for Summer!
Dina and Bruce
This is an excellent and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for Summer. I love blackberries, and they grow all over the place here.
Love this blackberry martini, such a pretty color! And just the right amount of sweetness. A new go-to summer cocktail for me!
ohh what a tasty and gorgeous drink! I love all the berries in all the ways in spring/summer. what a fun way to enjoy blackberries right now!
This was so good! Thank you for the recipe!
Made these for mother’s day last weekend. Delish. I’m serving them again for Memorial Day weekend.
Cynthia,
That just made our day!
Dina and Bruce
Such a delicious and refreshing cocktail. I would definitely make it again.
Danni,
Nice! So glad!
Dina and Brice
This refreshing and delicious blackberry martini is calling my name!
Andrea,
So happy!
This was such a crisp and refreshing cocktail that does not disappoint! Easily, a new favorite drink and the best way to wind down after a long day, indeed!
This sounds delicious and is beautifully styled! Going to pick up some blackberries today!
Elaine and James,
Fresh blackberries in a cocktail are so good!
Cheers,
Dina and Bruce
Elaine and James,
Excited for fresh berry season!
Dina and Bruce
I’m loving this blackberry martini, so sweet and refreshing! I sat outside on the porch and sipped this in the sun and it was a perfect afternoon. Thanks for the recipe!
Gorgeous color and tastes amazing. Definitely going to be making these blackberry martinis all summer long.
Yum!! This martini was so well balanced, and had such great berry flavor! The best summer cocktail!
No that I am no longer pregnant, I am so excited to make all of the summer cocktails. This one looks so good! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Beautiful! I enjoyed it on a rare sunny afternoon in the garden and it was an absolute delight. Thank you!