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Black 'n' Blue
A subtle Blackberry and Blueberry Martini which allows the Gin botanicals to shine through the fruit flavours. Created by PartyCocktails.com.
Mix
2 shots of Gin
0.25 shots of Creme de Mure
2.5 shots of Apple Juice
16 Blueberries
Shake
Add the Blueberries to the mixing tin, muddle with the Gin, add the other ingredients and lots of ice, shake well and fine strain.
Pour
Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with 3 blueberries.
Ingredient Profile
A Blueberry garnish on a Black 'n' Blue cocktail.
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Fill a Martini glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Add 16 Blueberries to the mixing tin.
Gently muddle the contents of the mixing tin
Measure 0.25 shots of Creme de Mure and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 2.5 shots of Apple Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Fine strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with 3 blueberries.