I don’t usually start off Monday morning with a cocktail (maybe I should!), but since the Blackberry Lemonade Martini I was enjoying last weekend was the featured photo on the LA Times Food What did you eat this weekend? photo gallery today, I thought folks might like the recipe. It’s been pretty hot here in Southern California, but nothing like the temps back east and in the South. So, short and sweet, here’s a little something to help beat the heat!
Blackberry Lemonade Martini
Yield – 1 martini
Single cocktail shaker, fill ¾ full with ice
2 ounces citron vodka (my favorite is Ketel One)
2 teaspoons blackberry sauce (below)
Shake vigorously, serve in a chilled martini glass
Blackberry Sauce:
⅛ cup sugar
1 t. lemon juice
zest of half a lemon
*The perfect use for blackberries that have gotten a bit mushy. No food – esp. fruit, goes to waste here, that’s just how I was brought up!
In a small saucepan, cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally – do not boil. Remove from heat. Allow to cool. Strain in a fine mesh strainer, pressing down on the pulp with a spoon to squeeze out as much juice as possible. Refrigerate up to 1 week.
Enjoy 🙂
Emily Malloy
July 11 at 1:13 pmBeeeeaaautiful.
Kathy
July 11 at 2:31 pmWith the temps soaring here I decided to print this recipe & give it a try. This will be a perfect poolside drink, no drink umbrella required! Congratulations on your LA Times feature!
Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet }
July 11 at 5:15 pmLove, love, love this cocktail! The colors and flavors look spectacular. How great that you were featured!
Victoria
July 11 at 6:57 pmGreat martini for a Monday morning 😉 Thanks for sharing this. I’m SOOOOO SOOOOO sorry I didn’t get to see you when I was in Cali. It was super busy the whole time, and the only times I had away from all our relatives and friends, I took the opportunity to take my mom around the city and show her stuff she never had the chance to see in the million visits we have made to LA over the years. She LOVED it and finally got to see the beautiful side of LA… like the Getty Center 🙂 Hope I’ll see you next time though!!! I plan on returning again in the next year (God willing).
Priscilla
July 11 at 6:33 pm@Kathy – I think this is just what you need for the sweltering weather you’re having!
@Lisa – Thank you! The lemon drop was replaced as my favorite martini 🙂
Priscilla
July 11 at 9:35 pm@Victoria – No worries! You were here to spend time with family and old friends and I know you were jamming the whole time! You never know, I may make it back to NYC some time this year and catch up with you there 🙂
pachecopatty
July 12 at 8:41 amCongratulations Priscilla, this is a beautiful photo with such an appealing recipe:-)
We are a little cooler this week in nor cal, supposed to warm up this weekend. I will bookmark your recipe and give it a try, I could use one right now, LOL!
Jessica
July 12 at 9:09 amI just love the color on this, especially with the use of some fresh seasonal blackberries! Beautiful photo!
Angie's Recipes
July 12 at 10:31 amWhat a fascinating martini recipe! Love its mysterious colour 😉
Sandra's Easy Cooking
July 13 at 11:31 amThis looks awesome Priscilla! I am not much into cocktails but this looks really good!
Great photo too!
RavieNomNoms
July 13 at 11:44 amThat looks so good! I am wishing I had one of those right now!
Carolyn
July 13 at 2:14 pmOh, I love, love, love this recipe. A good cocktail makes me a very happy girl.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
July 13 at 2:41 pmCool and refreshing summer martini – so pretty!
sippitysup
July 13 at 2:47 pmYou don’t have to ask me twice! GREG
Priscilla
July 13 at 2:48 pmThanks ladies and gents! I’d love to have a cocktail party and invite you all – hey, good idea, let’s have a virtual cocktail party!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
July 14 at 12:02 amSounds perfect! We had a similar drink at our wedding but it was made with raspberries instead, I can’t wait to try it with blackberries!
Peggy
July 14 at 2:45 pmI definitely had one of those Mondays where I needed one of these! I’ll be keeping this at the ready for this weekend though =)
Sandra
July 14 at 5:53 pmShort, sweet and to the point; lovin it!!
Nancy
July 17 at 5:22 amCongratultions on the feature!! That is fabulous news and so happy for you 🙂 I hope you made yourself another one of these yumilicious martinis to celebrate.
Magic of Spice
July 22 at 11:52 amMonday is the most important day of the week to start off with a cocktail! Luscious and refreshing 🙂
Matthew "mmWine" Horbund
August 9 at 7:00 amLooks fantastic. I’ll try it. Robin loves when I make her cosmos.
Priscilla
August 9 at 9:07 pmThanks, Matt – I bet she does 🙂 Spring one of these on Robin and let me know how she likes it!