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Blueberry Lavender Smash recipe.

A juicy gin smash with blueberry, lemon, mint and just enough lavender to perfume the finish.

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Blueberry Lavender Smash

Description

Blueberry Lavender Smash is fruit-forward without becoming jammy. Gin and lemon give the drink structure, blueberry syrup brings dark berry depth and mint keeps the middle fresh.

Lavender is capped at 5 ml because floral flavours become medicinal quickly. Used this way, it behaves more like aroma than sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Gin
  • 20 ml lemon juice
  • 15 ml Blueberry syrup
  • 5 ml Lavender syrup
  • 6 mint leafs
  • 1 mint sprig (for garnish)
  • Ice

Equipment needed

Muddler – Use gentle pressure on fruit or herbs. Cocktail Shaker – Shake to chill and integrate the drink. Fine Mesh Strainer – Fine-strain for a polished texture.

Instructions

  1. Add mint leaves, blueberry syrup and lemon juice to a shaker and press the mint gently once or twice.
  2. Add gin and lavender syrup, then fill with ice.
  3. Shake for 10 to 12 seconds.
  4. Double strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and fresh blueberries if available.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass
Lowball Glass (recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 21.2% ABV 1.8 units Crushed ice Mocktail option
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