Blackberry Lavender Bliss

A delightful sweet and sour cocktail made with a homemade blackberry lavender shrub, apple brandy, and a touch of dry vermouth. This cocktail is a perfect blend of fruity, floral, and herbal flavors, creating a refreshing and sophisticated drink.

Blackberry Lavender Bliss

A delightful sweet and sour cocktail made with a homemade blackberry lavender shrub, apple brandy, and a touch of dry vermouth.

4.99 from 12 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon lavender leaves
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup blackberries, cut in half
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 ounces apple brandy
  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • 4 ounces blackberry lavender shrub
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. For the Shrub, in a sealed container, combine blackberries, sugar, and lavender leaves. Mash until the berries and sugar form a thick paste. Add water and apple cider vinegar, then stir until the sugar is dissolved. Seal the container and refrigerate for 2 days. After 2 days, strain the mixture, discarding the berries and retaining the liquid. Store the liquid in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
  2. For the Cocktail, in a shaker, combine apple brandy, dry vermouth, blackberry lavender shrub, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a cocktail coupe. Cheers!