Oh wow, has this become my favorite cocktail. And it might *might* be the signature cocktail for my wedding! All the more proof that it’s that good. It’s a gin-based cocktail, with just a touch of black currant liqueur, and enough lemon juice to balance it all out. It’s boozy and sweet, without being overly sweet or packed with a bunch of unnecessary juice (between you and me, that’s one of my biggest cocktail pet peeves). The end result is something fresh but complex, which works wonderfully with a topper of club soda and a sprig of mint. Or you can just drink it on the rocks… which is also one of my absolute favorite things to do.

The ingredients you’ll need for this gin cocktail
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The ingredients you’ll need for this gin cocktail

This recipe makes about four drinks, so if you’re making less than that, divide the ingredient amounts accordingly. But everything in this delicious cocktail is pretty straight forward, other than the créme de cassis, which you can find at your local liquor store. Here’s what you’ll need for this gin cocktail:

6 ounces gin
3 ounces créme de cassis
3 ounces fresh lemon juice
Club soda, for topping
Fresh mint, for garnish

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And that’s everything for this Gin de Cassis Cocktail!

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Prep Time 5

Servings: 4 drinks

Equipment

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1 cocktail shaker

Instructions

Add the gin, créme de cassis and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake for 15-30 seconds.
Pour over ice, top with club soda, and garnish with a sprig of mint.