Even if you're a gambler by nature, there's no risk in making a blackjack cocktail. And with our version of the blackjack, you'll be holding all the cards to make a totally tasty drink.
How to Make a Blackjack Cocktail
We adore a pour and stir drink — no shaking required. And this one is extra special (& extra boozy).
Ingredients
- 1¾ ounces gin
- ½ ounce crème de cassis
- ½ ounce cherry brandy
- Ice
- Lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a mixing glass, add ice, gin, crème de cassis, and cherry brandy.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel.
Blackjack Drink Variations
Whether you're struggling to find blackjack drink ingredients or you need a different flavor, any of these options will have you covered.
- Instead of crème de cassis, which can be challenging to find, you can also use crème de mûre or even a black raspberry liqueur in a pinch.
- Explore different styles of gin, as each will have a distinct and varying flavor profile: London dry, Old Tom, Plymouth gin, and genever.
- Infuse your gin with berry flavors to give your blackjack cocktail deeper berry notes.
- Experiment with different ratios of the ingredients to land on the one you prefer best.
Related: 11 Elegant Empress Gin Cocktails
Garnishes for the Blackjack
Complete the look of your blackjack with any of these garnishes.
- Pierce several cocktail cherries on a cocktail skewer and use them as a garnish.
- Instead of a lemon peel, use an orange peel.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or slice.
- Highlight the blackcurrant flavor by piercing a few on a cocktail skewer.
Dealing a Blackjack
Hit the jackpot with a blackjack cocktail. Its herbaceous and complex notes always hit the spot, with those juniper gin flavors so well-balanced with juicy berry, you'll wonder which corner of the world this cocktail was hiding. And as for your usual bramble, it may spend a little extra time on the cocktail shelf while you explore even more brandy drinks.
