Blackberry Breeze Swizzle

This Blackberry Breeze Swizzle is a refreshing and fruity rum cocktail that is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. The combination of white rum, tangy lemon juice, sweet pineapple juice, and homemade blackberry syrup creates a delightful and vibrant drink that is sure to impress your guests. The cocktail is gently swizzled to frost the glass and garnished with fresh blackberries and mint, adding a beautiful touch to this irresistible libation.

Blackberry Breeze Swizzle

A refreshing and fruity rum cocktail with white rum, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and homemade blackberry syrup, gently swizzled to frost the glass and garnished with fresh blackberries and mint.

4.10 from 45 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz white/silver rum
  • 1/4 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup blackberries (75 grams)
  • 1 oz water
  • 1 tbsp sugar (12.5 grams)
  • Crushed ice
  • Fresh blackberries and mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small pan, combine the blackberries, water, and sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and continue boiling for about 10 minutes or until the blackberries are softened and can easily be mashed with the back of a spoon.
  3. Mash the blackberries and then remove the pan from the heat.
  4. Strain the liquid from the blackberry remnants and set it aside to cool.
  5. Fill a serving glass with crushed ice, about half full.
  6. Pour in the rum, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and blackberry syrup.
  7. Hold a swizzle stick or cocktail stirrer between your palms and rub your hands in opposite directions to "swizzle" the drink until the glass is frosted.
  8. Fill the serving glass to the top with more crushed ice.
  9. Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint before serving.