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Blackberry Martini Recipe

Blackberry Martini Recipe

This Blackberry Martini Recipe is a smooth, fruity cocktail made with fresh blackberries, vodka, citrus, and simple syrup. It has a bright berry flavor with a refreshing tart finish and a beautiful deep purple color. It's perfect for happy hour, date nights, summer parties, or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 242
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 fresh blackberries plus 1 extra for garnish
  • 1½ ounces vodka
  • ½ ounce triple sec or Cointreau
  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or basil optional garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Cocktail muddler (or wooden spoon)
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Martini glass
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Small saucepan (if making simple syrup)

Method
 

  1. Chill a martini glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
  2. Add the blackberries to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle until they release their juice and resemble a thick puree.
  3. Pour in the vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir briefly to combine the ingredients.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the outside feels very cold.
  5. Empty the chilled martini glass and double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the glass to remove seeds and pulp.
  6. Garnish with a fresh blackberry and a sprig of rosemary or basil if desired. Serve immediately while well chilled.

Notes

  • Double strain the cocktail for the smoothest texture and to remove blackberry seeds.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives a brighter flavor than bottled juice.
  • If using frozen blackberries, thaw and drain them first to prevent a watery cocktail.