Ombre Blueberry Gin Cocktail

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Ombre Blueberry Gin Cocktail displays beautiful blue to white ombre colors. It is made with blueberry simple syrup, ginger ale, and of course, gin. It is delicious and brings the wow factor every time.

If you love berries in gin, this ombre blueberry gin cocktail drink is for you! Made with blueberry simple syrup ginger ale and a subtle touch of gin, the blueberry gin cocktail is light and refreshing! I like my drinks on the weaker side. While I know that is not for everyone, add another shot of gin for a stronger drink!

Now, on to the ombre look, known as a layered cocktail. This fancy-looking cocktail is so easy to make once you know a few tricks. Then, achieving the ombre look is super easy! 

If you are having a party and want to offer different cocktails, try my limoncello spritz, It is also light and refreshing. While both these drinks scream summer, they are tasty year-round!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Delicious flavor
• Fancy Colors Perfect for Dinner Parties
• Beautiful ombre layers
• Easy to make
• It can be made as a Mocktail

How to Make Blueberry Simple Syrup

Whether making berries in gin or a blueberry cocktail, you must use a simple blueberry syrup made with fresh berries. A liquid sugar mixture will give your drink a sweet flavor and the fresh taste of blueberries.

To make the simple syrup, you will need one cup of fresh blueberries, half a cup of water, and half a cup of sugar. Mix it in a saucepan on medium heat and bring it to a soft boil. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 7 -10 minutes.

Simmering helps the fruit break down so you can squeeze the flavor out and leave the shell behind. Once the berries have broken down, use a fork or a potato masher to break them further down.

Pour through a mesh strainer; the bottom half will be your blueberry simple syrup. Let the simple syrup cool down before adding it to your blueberry cocktail. (Save the blueberry shells for a pancake topping!)

How to Achieve a Perfect Ombre Cocktail

The ombre cocktail, also known as a layered cocktail or floating drink, is so easy! There are just a few trade tricks, and I will teach you those now.

• First, know the weight, or gravity, of each item. The heaviest liquid must be on the bottom. For this drink, the simple blueberry syrup was the heaviest and placed at the bottom of the glass. Next was ginger ale, followed by gin.
• All liquids need to be cold. Think of it this way; cold liquids want to keep to themselves. The simple blueberry syrup, ginger ale, and gin were placed in the refrigerator the night before for this drink. That might be a little overkill on my part. As long as they are cold, you can create a layered cocktail.
• Place the spoon as low as possible into the drink. The spoon helps slow the force of liquid entering the glass while sumptuously spreading the liquid.
• Hold the can/bottle as close to the spoon as possible. This also lowers the force of the liquid introduced, which helps to create the layers.

There you have it! Four easy steps to creating a layered cocktail and achieving a perfect ombre.

How to Make a Blueberry Cocktail

First, you need blueberry simple syrup. You can use premade syrup or make it at home. You can purchase blueberry simple syrup at a liquor store or on Amazon.

I recommend making this drink in two stages if you use homemade blueberry syrup. First, make syrup at least 2 – 24 hours in advance.

To achieve the ombre look, the syrup needs to be cold. Once the syrup is made, the Blueberry Gin Cocktail will come together quickly. This drink is based on a 1:2:1 ratio. Below are the ingredients and steps to follow: 

Ingredients

Blueberry Simple Syrup – 15 minutes
* 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries
* 1/2 cup of sugar
* 1/2 cup of water

Ombre Blueberry Gin Cocktail – less than 5 minutes
* 1-ounce simple blueberry syrup
* 2 ounces ginger ale (for a sweeter drink, use Sprite)
* 1-ounce gin*

*I recommend Fort Hamilton Gin; they have a 92 rating in Wine Enthusiast!

Instructions

1. Blueberry Simple Syrup

Place the blueberries, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a soft boil. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 7 -10 minutes. Use a fork or potato masher to break the blueberries and squeeze out the juice. Pour through a mesh strainer; the bottom half will be your blueberry simple syrup. Cool the simple syrup in the refrigerator before adding it to your Blueberry cocktail.

2. Ombre Blueberry Gin Cocktail

Pour the blueberry syrup at the bottom of a cocktail or gin glass. Fill the glass with ice. Hold a spoon to the ice to achieve the layered look, and slowly pour the ginger ale on top of the spoon. I like having the can as close as possible to the spoon.
Repeat with the gin. Garnish with fresh berries, mint sprig, and lemon peel twist. Serve with a cocktail straw or berries on a toothpick for the receiver to combine the ingredients.

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Gin Drink Variations 

A couple of gin drink variations can easily be made if you or your guests prefer a different drink.

• Blueberry Gin and Tonic is a classic cocktail with the right blend of fruit, gin, and tonic water. Including fresh fruit gives it a refreshing taste, making it an easy party and tasty cocktail. Top with fresh lime juice and garnish with a wedge of lime. I recommend Tanqueray gin for that delicious flavor.
• Blueberry Gin and Ginger Beer –  If you like gin and ginger beer, substitute ginger ale for ginger beer to create a refreshing cocktail.
• Blueberry Gin Fizz with Thyme – Blueberries and gin are your best friends if you love fizzy drinks. It is a simple and easy recipe to freshen up your taste buds. Mix blueberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, thyme, and gin using a cocktail shaker.
• Blueberry Gin Sour – Looking for the perfect balance of sweet and tart? Make this Blueberry Gin Sour. Add fresh lemon juice, sugar, and blueberries using a cocktail shaker or a glass. Give it a shake, and then add gin and egg whites. It will create a foam, and you can sip the juice to make final adjustments. 

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