This Blackberry Tarragon Cocktail with the addition of maple syrup and lime is refreshing, luscious, and sweet. Perfect summer cocktail to celebrate Friday!
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Hello everyone. Finally I can say this: Happy Friday! Who is excited? Definitely we should celebrate this occasion with something terrific. What about this Blackberry Tarragon Cocktail indeed?
In fact, this season I’ve been obsessed with creating and photographing cocktails. There’s just a quick reminder of recently published ideas.
Cocktail Ideas
Lavender Martini Vermouth Cocktail
Raspberry Lilac Martini Cocktail
Lilac Martini Vermouth Cocktail
Blueberry Lime Martini Cocktail
Sweet Type Cocktail
As you can see, all of them are light, fruity, and sweet kinds of cocktails. That’s because I love light, fruity, and sweet cocktails. I don’t really drink strong spirits. Rum or gin is my maximum, and I tend to use lots of other non-alcoholic additions and ice, anyways. But most of the times, I prefer dry (or extra dry) Martini Vermouth. And yes, no vodka for me – I just cannot stand its taste. So, if you see the name “martini cocktail”, it’s unlikely I’ve used vodka here :) But if you like stronger cocktails, that’s not a problem. My husband dilutes my cocktails…with rum or other strong liquor. He also removes most of the ice, for his version. So, you can easily adjust a cocktail to your preferences!
Blackberry Tarragon Cocktail
Let’s talk about this Blackberry Tarragon Cocktail for a minute. What can I say? It’s luscious! If you’ve never tried a combination of blackberries and tarragon, you should! Try making a salad dressing – you will like it! I also used maple syrup, but that’s optional because blackberries are already sweet enough. It adds a little something special, though. Also, lime or lemon juice is essential here, to balance out the sweetness. And as I mentioned, you can make this cocktail stronger by using rum or gin instead.
I hope you like this Blackberry Tarragon Cocktail, and you will give it a try soon. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
Have a lovely weekend!
Blackberry Tarragon Cocktail
Course: Boozy Cocktails, Drinks2
servings5
minutes5
minutesThis Blackberry Tarragon Cocktail with the addition of maple syrup and lime is refreshing, luscious, and sweet. Perfect summer cocktail to celebrate Friday!
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh blackberries
1 tsp. maple syrup, optional
few fresh tarragon leaves – see notes
juice of 1/2 lime, or more to taste (can use lemon)
3-4 oz. extra dry Martini Vermouth
1/2 cup ice, crushed
fresh tarragon, blackberries (for garnish)
Directions
- Combine the blackberries, tarragon, lime juice, and maple syrup and process until pureed using a blender or immersion blender. Try and adjust the sweetness or tartness.
- Combine the blueberries, lime juice, and maple syrup and process until pureed using a blender or immersion blender. Try and adjust the sweetness or tartness.
- If desired, you can filter it to remove the ice.
- Serve immediately, garnished if desired with few blackberries and tarragon. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use 4-5 leaves for a subtle flavour and double for a more prominent aroma.
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When we were last in Austria, it seemed every bar was serving herbaceous cocktails. Tarragon and berries sounds like an interesting combination to try.
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Wait. You’re from Russia, but you don’t like vodka? I thought vodka was the national alcohol of Russia! :-) I agree with you, though – I don’t really care for vodka either. Laura loves herbaceous flavors in her cocktails, so I think I should make this before the summer is over! Also, I had to laugh at your comment about your husband diluting his cocktails…with rum or other strong liquor. That’s like Laura when she says she wants a mimosa, but without the orange juice. Haha! Cheers!
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This sure is a beautiful cocktail Ben! I always enjoy your creativity. I tend to be a strong and simple cocktail girl myself, but I would definitely give this a try.
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Fruits, herbs and flowers beautiful combination! BlackBerry and tarragon looks great! As i said before. Presentation is perfect Dear friend. Thanks for providing this blogsite, Happy Sunday,
Thank you very much!
wow! The prettiest cocktail I’ve ever seen!!! Not a huge fan of tarragon, or botanical cocktails in general, but it’s pretty!!!
Thank you!
If you like other herbs like mint or basil (even though that would still be a botanical cocktail), you can swap it.
Sounds delicious, Ben. And I love the color. Almost too pretty to drink. Almost…
Thank you Frank!
Blackberry and tarragon sound like a great flavour combination.
Thank you!
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Fruity, herby and so beautiful…I don’t think I ever had a cocktail flavoured with tarragon. A fascinating and fun drink, Ben.
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Ben, your cocktails are completely gorgeous! The colors and the ingredients are so enticing, and I love the use of fresh herbs! Blackberries are one of my favorite berries, so this one, maybe with a bit of gin, has my name all over it!
Thank you Laura!