Looking for a blackberry martini recipe to beat out all others? This sparkling cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate and guaranteed go down easy (a little too easy)! Refreshing blackberry martinis are made with fresh blackberries, vodka, citrus, and a sparkling finish.
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Epic Blackberry Martini Recipe
The perfect cocktail has to hit some essential caveats – fruit, citrus, sweet, but too sweet, and the desire to keep coming back for more. This fruity martini is all of that and more, wrapped up into a nice, drinkable package.
Sparkling blackberry martinis also have the added bonus of bubbly finish. A Prosecco floater sets it off with a touch of dryness to offset the sweet and provides a fizzy sparkle. Plus, unlike other recipes, the blackberry taste actually comes from fresh berries.
So key. That’s exactly what earns these Moscow mules made with fresh blueberries and blackberry vodka cocktail smash all the rave reviews. This cocktail is no exception – blackberries are infused in an easy simple syrup for a bright, fruity finish.
Who was the inspo behind this great drink creation? My brother-in-law, Dr. John, who has dazzled people far and wide with his willingness to sacrifice everything he has…in hopes of making the perfect cocktail.
Sure, Dr. John has probably saved countless lives on the operating table, but his real kudos come from refined mixology skills. A couple weeks ago I received this text from John…
Thought I would share with you what Julie says is the best drink I have ever made. Blackberry Martini
So there you have it. Cheers!
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(Below shows step-by-step photos and modified instructions. For the complete recipe, along with ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card.)
Make the blackberry syrup
Place fresh blackberries in a saucepan with sugar and water. Boil for a few minutes then use a mesh strainer to strain liquid. For party and make-ahead purposes, this can be stored in the fridge up to a couple weeks.
Set up the cocktail station because these disappear fast!
Be ready to make and disperse quickly. In a shaker pour in the blackberry simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, vodka, and ice. Stain into a martini glass, top with sparkling Prosecco (or champagne) and plop in a blackberry or fresh herbs, like rosemary. Enjoy!
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Simply THE BEST Blackberry Martini
Ingredients
Blackberry Simple Syrup
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Blackberry Martini
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce blackberry simple syrup
- ½ ounce elderflower liqueur , (such as St. Germain)
- ½ ounce fresh squeeze lemon juice
- ½ ounce Prosecco, for floater
Instructions
Blackberry Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan combine blackberries, sugar, and water. Mash blackberries with a muddler, potato masher, or fork. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.½ cup fresh blackberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water
- Use a mesh strainer to strain solids from simple syrup. Set strained syrup aside to cool slightly. Blackberry Simple Syrup makes enough for 6 martinis.
Blackberry Martini
- In a cocktail shaker place vodka, 1 ounce blackberry simple syrup, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. DO NOT POUR IN PROSECCO YET.2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce blackberry simple syrup, ½ ounce elderflower liqueur , ½ ounce fresh squeeze lemon juice
- Fill with ice, shake, then strain into a martini glass. Top with Prosecco and serve.½ ounce Prosecco
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This drink was a hit with family. I have made this drink twice now. I increased the lemon juice to 1 ounce per drink and I think that struck a better balance.
Hi Chris,
Thank you so much for writing and sharing. I will give that a try next time and adjust the recipe accordingly!
Best,
Melissa
That does really sound incredible, I love blackberry anything and I LOVE elderflower liqueur. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year to you! 🙂
Thanks Nicole! We enjoyed a lot (too many) of these over New Years. They went down a little too easy 😉
Could not possibly blame you, I would have done the same thing. Cheers! 🙂