Blackberry Loon Lightning

French 75

French 75  cocktail

  • 1 ½ ounces 2 Loons Gin
  • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice (about ¾ medium lemon)
  • ¾ ounce simple syrup (recipe follows)
  • 2 to 3 ounces Champagne (enough to top the glass)
  • Lemon peel, for garnish
  • In a shaker mix gin and lemon simple syrup, shake pour into flute, top with champagne garnish with lemon peel

A French 76 is made with Vodka rather than Gin – Feel Free to substitute Vodka, Huckleberry or Blackberry Loon Lightning for another delicious cocktail

Simple syrup (yields enough for 5 cocktails, scale as necessary)

  • ¼ cup sugar, honey or agave
  • ¼ cup water

To make the simple syrup: Combine the honey (or sugar) and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, whisking occasionally, just until the honey or sugar has disappeared into the water. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool.

Blackberry Mint Mule Recipe

This is a fantastic addition to your summer recipe collection!

Blackberry Mint Mule

2 oz Blackberry Loon Lightning

1 oz Lime simple syrup or Trader Joes Jalapeno Limeade

2-4 oz Ginger Beer

4-6 Spearmint sprigs

 

To make simple syrup: mix equal parts sugar and water, bring to a boil or until dissolved and cool. Add fresh lime juice to taste (I added 1 cup lime to ½ cup simple syrup) OPTIONAL: add a couple jalapenos for a spicy kick. Stir well, strain and refrigerate.

For cocktail:

Put lime simple syrup in a cup, muddle 2-4 mint sprigs at the bottom, top with Blackberry Loon Lightning and Ginger Beer to taste. Garnish with more mint