Twilight Bubbles: A Sparkling Blackberry Gin Delight
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Ingredients
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100 ml London Dry Gin
(Use quality, smooth gin for best flavor)
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60 grams Fresh blackberries
(Plus extra for garnish)
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40 ml Elderflower cordial
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
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20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
(From about half a lemon)
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200 ml Chilled sparkling water
(Use soda water or carbonated mineral water)
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6 pieces Ice Cubes
(To chill the drink)
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4 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves
(For garnish)
(Use quality, smooth gin for best flavor)
(Plus extra for garnish)
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
(From about half a lemon)
(Use soda water or carbonated mineral water)
(To chill the drink)
(For garnish)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 glass (200ml)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.6 mg
Instructions
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1 - Muddle Blackberries:
Place the fresh blackberries in a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release the juices.
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2 - Add Liquids:
Add the gin, elderflower cordial, and lemon juice to the shaker with the muddled blackberries.
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3 - Shake with Ice:
Add ice cubes into the shaker, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine.
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4 - Strain & top with bubbles:
Double strain the mixture into two chilled glasses filled with fresh ice. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water.
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5 - Garnish & Serve:
Garnish each glass with a few fresh blackberries and optionally a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.
Place the fresh blackberries in a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release the juices.
Add the gin, elderflower cordial, and lemon juice to the shaker with the muddled blackberries.
Add ice cubes into the shaker, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine.
Double strain the mixture into two chilled glasses filled with fresh ice. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water.
Garnish each glass with a few fresh blackberries and optionally a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.
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Twilight Bubbles: A Sparkling Floral Gin Cocktail
The 'Twilight Bubbles' cocktail is a unique, refreshing concoction inspired by the soft hues and fading light of an English twilight. It combines the botanical notes of London dry gin with the fresh tartness of ripe blackberries and the fragrant floral charm of elderflower cordial — a quintessentially British flavor. The addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice adds brightness and balances sweetness, while a splash of chilled sparkling water lends an effervescent, bubbly character reminiscent of twilight stars.
This drink celebrates the summer evenings in the UK, when lingering light meets cooling air and friends gather outdoors. Its easy preparation makes it ideal for both beginner and home cocktail enthusiasts who want a touch of elegance without complexity.
To craft the perfect Twilight Bubbles, freshly muddling blackberries ensures maximum juice and flavor infiltration, and double straining keeps the texture smooth and light on the palate. The optional mint garnish adds fresh herbal layers that evoke gentle summer night breezes.
This cocktail also highlights how simple ingredients native to the British Isles, such as elderflower and blackberries, can elevate modern drinks with traditional tastes. Enjoy this delightful fusion at casual gatherings or special celebrations — a relaxing toast to illuminated moments and the magical transition from day to night.
