Blackberry Martinis Recipe (2024)

I love gin, but actually think vodka would've worked better to really highlight the flavor of blackberry. The second round, I doubled the ratio of blackberry puree to gin, and thought that this was a better balance. Used Chambord instead of crème de cassis.

Excellent martini, but the photo is not representative. Mine was dark berry colored, and very strong. "Sip slowly" is good advice!

Agree with Monica: the color is a dark blackberry, not a "pink" cosmo. Also, sip slowly. We used citrus vodka instead of gin and the taste was excellent. Be sure to strain the puree, otherwise there will be blackberry seeds in the glass. Also, 2 cups of blackberries makes a lot of puree; more than enough for the recipe. I guess we'll have some more tomorrow!

Made this exactly to the recipe and used vodka because we thought it was more of a crowd pleaser than gin. A good time was had by all. It's delicious too. Sieving the berry puree is a must.

This works with raspberries too! I did strain the purée.

Made everything per the recipe except used 1/2c gin for one half batch, then 1/2c vodka for the second half batch. Even my gin drinking husband prefers the vodka. Too much purée but I’d probably increase that a bit next time.

"Sip slowly" are wise words. First sip - wow, all I could taste was the gin, it was too overpowering. But the more I sipped, the more I liked it. It's a keeper!

Pro tip, make a less-strong version by topping off the recipe with BlackRazzberry La Croix. It’s subtle enough to not take away from the flavor of the drink, and I always love bubbles!

Made these last night. There is no way this would make 4 drinks. Our three drinks were very tiny. Potent, but tiny. I used store bought simple syrup and strained the blackberry purée. Next time I would add a splash of Club Soda after I pour them into a glass .That being said, they are delicious!

We found a patch of dewberries in a nearby field. They worked well as a substitute for the blackberries.

Made this exactly to the recipe and used vodka because we thought it was more of a crowd pleaser than gin. A good time was had by all. It's delicious too. Sieving the berry puree is a must.

Agree with Monica: the color is a dark blackberry, not a "pink" cosmo. Also, sip slowly. We used citrus vodka instead of gin and the taste was excellent. Be sure to strain the puree, otherwise there will be blackberry seeds in the glass. Also, 2 cups of blackberries makes a lot of puree; more than enough for the recipe. I guess we'll have some more tomorrow!

We needed to make this for a crowd and went big batch. In a punch format, you can just chunk up your blueberries in the food processor, don’t strain blah blah. We infused them with some gin. While I think the ratios are spot on, in big batch format (all icy cold in frig), they were dangerously potent. We ended up topping off with club soda and basil/mint. Pretty and all impressed! Otherwise please pace yourselves, Whoohoo.

I love gin, but actually think vodka would've worked better to really highlight the flavor of blackberry. The second round, I doubled the ratio of blackberry puree to gin, and thought that this was a better balance. Used Chambord instead of crème de cassis.

Agree with Monica...my blackberry martini was a beautiful dark purple. I used peach brandy (since didn't have berry brandy or creme de cassis) and gin. Might suggest straining it to remove the blackberry seeds. I didn't, but also didn't mind the seeds. I also used regular sugar for the rim and froze the glasses. The sugar stayed on beautifully. Garnished with a blackberry on the rim. Delicious summer treat!

Excellent martini, but the photo is not representative. Mine was dark berry colored, and very strong. "Sip slowly" is good advice!