Black Rose Cocktail Recipe

Cooking Direction

• To make the blackberry syrup, heat the blackberries, sugar and measured water in a saucepan until boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, add the lemon zest and thyme and leave to steep for 20 minutes. Strain and pour into a sterilised glass bottle. This will keep in the sealed bottle in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks.
• To make the cocktail, put the gin, 2 tbsp syrup and lime wheel into a cocktail shaker. Shake well and muddle.
• Add ice cubes and shake, then strain into a chilled goblet over ice. Top up with the tonic water and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Cooking Tips

• You can also garnish with fresh blackberries and a thyme sprig.

Serving and Storage

• Pour the leftovers in a sealable container. Store in the refrigerator.