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Blueberry Gin and Tonic

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Blueberry Gin and Tonic

This blueberry gin and tonic screams “summer!”  Next time you're looking for a cold highball cocktail, this one's for you.

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Blueberry Gin and Tonic

Ingredients Gin Blueberry simple syrup Lime juice Tonic water

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Highball Cocktails

The gin and tonic is a  highball cocktail. Highballs have a base spirit, a form of carbonated water and are served over ice. They're perfect for summer sipping.

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Blueberry Gin and Tonic

Tonic water was created to deliver quinine as an anti-malarial. Modern tonic doesn't have much quinine, but then most malaria is now resistant anyway.

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Blueberry Gin and Tonic

Don't be afraid of making simple syrups. Just combine equal amounts of sugar and water over low heat. For blueberry simple syrup, just add blueberries!

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Other Summer Cocktails

Check out that Elderflower Collins with gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and club soda. It's an alcoholic lemonade, perfect for summer evenings.

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Other Summer Cocktails

Or make a light and refreshing Aperol Sour with Aperol, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

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Other Summer Cocktails

Or a jalapeño raspberry Bramble for a spicy twist on a classic gin cocktail. It’s ideal for sipping alongside your favorite Mexican meal or other spicy food.

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