As an experienced hostess I can say with complete authority, having a signature cocktail makes any gathering easier. With the holidays rapidly encroaching (Christmas decorations up before Thanksgiving dinner is even served is a new one but ok) I have come up with some delectable drinks and hors’douerves to make the season brighter for everyone involved. The first in my repertoire – the Winter Blues Gin Cocktail. Easy, but delicious, makes the season merry and bright.
I devised the Winter Blues Cocktail in 2019, yet it is so apropos for 2020. In keeping with the ancestors, enjoy libations during special times such as holidays. Moderation has its’ place.
Winter Blues Gin Cocktail
What better way to bring in the holidays than with a Winter Blues Gin Cocktail! Perfect for serving as a signature cocktail, it is amazing how just a few key ingredients can create such complex flavors.
- 2 parts Gin
- 4 parts Santa Cruz Organic Blueberry Lemonade
- Frozen Organic Blueberries, Garnish
- 1 Dash Bitters, optional
Chill blueberry lemonade several hours ahead of time, overnight if possible.
Combine all ingredients in the pitcher, stir and pour.
Nolet’s Gin plus Santa Cruz Organic Blueberry Lemonade is all you need. Frozen blueberries and a dash of bitters help things come out nice. Make sure the lemonade is chilled that way you can avoid needing to use ice and a cocktail shaker. You can mix up a pitcher of Winter Blues before the guests arrive and simply pour when someone is parched. That frees you up to worry about other matters like the food or socializing with your guests – once it is safe to do so. A host enjoying themselves at their own party should be the number one priority. If you are feeling particularly festive, make the Winter Blues Gin Cocktail and the Award Season Gin Spritzer too.
Robin, this recipe couldn’t have come at a better time. I was just looking for a good gin recipe. Thank you! 😀
You’re welcome Kanyi, it’s always nice to find a new cocktail right?
I love a good gin drink and yours is certainly a keeper. It tasted so good, I can’t wait to make it for my guests again.
So glad you liked it Kate!
I love gin cocktails. The simplicity of this winter blues cocktail won me over. The addition of blueberry lemonade was sheer perfection.
Thanks Marta!
I have been looking for a new gin cocktail recipe and decided to try this one out. The frozen blueberries take this over the top! My husband is selective with his gin drink but he loved this. We are planning a dinner party at the beginning of November and this is going to be on the menu.
Wonderful! This is perfect for a dinner party because you can mix it up prior.
I already loved that Santa Cruz blueberry lemonade, but now I love it even better as part of this cocktail! So refreshing and festive!
Thank you Chenee! So glad you enjoyed it.
Love that I was able to use frozen blueberries in this recipe because fresh is getting harder to find at this time of year. The perfect sip!
I like using frozen berries because they function like flavorful ice cubes.