If you have a jar of berry jam in your fridge, you already have the secret to this easy jam cocktail. This Sunday Jam recipe combines sweet berry jam, fresh lemon, and Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin for a bright, fruity drink that comes together in just 5 minutes. It’s great for a relaxed Sunday, brunch, girls’ night, showers or entertaining. 

For more fruity gin cocktails, you’ll also want to try my Strawberry Kiss and Desert Rose Sour (Grapefruit Gin Cocktail).

I partnered with Waterloo Gin to mix up this Sunday Jam recipe! Recipe and ideas are my own.

Sunday Jam gin and jam cocktail garnished with fresh strawberries, blackberries, lemon and edible flowers.

Quick Look: Sunday Jam (Gin and Jam Cocktail)

  • ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
  • 🍽️ Servings: 2 cocktails
  • 🍓 Flavor Profile: Fruity, tart, floral, lightly sweet
  • 👌 Difficulty: Easy, perfect for brunch and special occasions

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I love recipes like this because they’re easy enough to make on a whim, but still give a unique appeal when you’re serving them to friends. It’s one of those drinks that looks more complicated than it actually is! The berry jam adds so much flavor without any extra prep, and you can easily adjust the lemon and jam until the cocktail is exactly as sweet or tart as you like. If you want it to feel even more special, the edible flowers, berries and lemon slice garnish are a lovely extra touch. 

The Prickly Pear and Rose Gin is the newest addition to the highly praised line of gins from Waterloo Gin. You can still expect the same smooth and botanical profile with the added sweetness of pear and floral notes of the rose. The gorgeous light pink hue delivers a stunning presentation to any drink made with this gin.  

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 3 main ingredients: Gin, lemon and berry jam do most of the work, creating a balanced flavor profile. 
  • Easy to make and customize: No homemade syrup required. Just add more lemon for brightness or more jam for sweetness. 
  • Perfect for entertaining: The berry-sugar rim and floral garnish make it extra pretty.
  • A great way to use jam: Especially when you have an open jar of berry jam in the fridge. It also doubles as both the fruit flavor and sweetener!

Key Ingredients

See the recipe card for quantities.

  • Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin: The floral and fruity gin provides the base for the cocktail and pairs beautifully with the berry jam. 
  • Berry Jam: Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, or mixed berry jam can all work, depending on the flavor you’re looking for. I used Bonne Maman in this recipe. 
  • Fresh Lemon: Fresh lemon juice adds acidity and keeps the jam from making the cocktail overly sweet. Muddling the lemon wedges also releases some of the citrus oils.
  • Freeze-Dried Strawberries + Sugar: Optional for the rim, but they add a fun pop of berry flavor and make the cocktail look extra special.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Berry jam swap: Use fresh or frozen berries muddled with simple syrup or honey.
  • Adjust the sweetness: Use more or less jam depending on how sweet your jam is and your personal preference.
  • Make it more tart: Add extra fresh lemon juice for a brighter, more citrus-forward cocktail.
  • Try a different gin: A floral or fruit-forward gin will work particularly well if you don’t have Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin.
  • Make it a mocktail: Swap the gin for coconut water or chilled tea like chamomile or green tea.

How to Make Sunday Jam (Gin and Jam Cocktail)

Make the Berry-Sugar Rim

Step 1: Crush the freeze-dried strawberries and combine them with sugar on a shallow dish.

Step 2: Moisten the rims of two cocktail glasses with lemon, then dip into the strawberry-sugar mixture until coated. 

Make the Jam Cocktail

Step 1: Add the lemon wedges to a cocktail shaker and muddle firmly with a muddler to release the juice and citrus oils. 

Step 2: Add Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin, berry jam, and ice.

Step 3: Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until well chilled.

Step 4: Taste the cocktail before straining. Add more lemon juice if you want additional brightness or more jam if you’d like it sweeter.

Step 5: Strain into the prepared coupe glasses over fresh ice.

Step 6: Garnish with fresh berries, lemon slices, and edible flowers, if desired.

Watch How To Make the Jam Cocktail

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hint hint! this one’s for the moms 🌹🍋🍓 Waterloo’s Prickly Pear and Rose Gin pairs with lemon and berry jam for a cocktail that’s bright, floral and jammy. Perfect for a little Sunday unwind! SUNDAY JAM COCKTAIL (makes 2) ◻️ 3 1/2 oz Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin ◻️ 1 lemon, cut into wedges ◻️ 2 heaping tbsp your favorite berry jam ◻️ Freeze-dried strawberries and sugar, for rim ◻️ Lemon slices, berries and edible flowers, for garnish 1. Rim glasses – Crush the freeze-dried strawberries and combine with sugar on a shallow dish. Moisten the rims of two cocktail glasses with citrus, then dip in the mixture until coated. 2. To a cocktail shaker, add lemon wedges. Muddle firmly to release the juice and oils. 3. Add Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin, jam and ice. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well chilled. Taste the mixture before straining. If needed, add more lemon juice or jam. 4. Strain into the glasses over fresh ice. 5. If desired, garnish with berries, lemon slices and edible flowers.

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Carolyn’s Tips for Making Sunday Jam (Gin and Jam Cocktail)

  • 🍓 Use your favorite berry jam: Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, or mixed berry all work. The flavor of the jam will noticeably change the finished cocktail.
  • 🍋 Taste before straining: Jams vary in sweetness, so taste the cocktail after shaking and adjust with more lemon or jam as needed.
  • 🥄 Shake vigorously: Give the cocktail a good 20-30 second shake to help fully incorporate the jam.
  • 🍹Mocktail version: Swap the gin for coconut water or chilled tea like chamomile or green tea.

Sunday Jam (Gin and Jam Cocktail) FAQs

Can you make a cocktail with jam?

Yes! Jam is an easy way to add fruit flavor and sweetness to a cocktail. Berry jams work especially well in gin cocktails and can eliminate the need for a separate fruit syrup.

How do you mix jam into a cocktail?

Add the jam directly to a cocktail shaker with the other ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. The shaking helps break up the jam and incorporate it into the drink.

Do you need to strain a cocktail made with jam?

Straining helps remove larger pieces of fruit and any bits of jam that haven’t fully incorporated. For this recipe, a cocktail strainer gives you a smoother finished drink while still keeping all the berry flavor.

What alcohol goes well with jam?

Gin, vodka, tequila and bourbon can all pair well with jam. Although gin is especially nice with berry jams because its botanical flavors complement the fruit.

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Sunday Jam (Gin and Jam Cocktail)

Servings: 2
Prep: 5 minutes
If you have a jar of berry jam in your fridge, you already have the secret to this easy jam cocktail. This Sunday Jam recipe combines sweet berry jam, fresh lemon, and Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin for a bright, fruity drink that comes together in just 5 minutes. It’s great for a relaxed Sunday, brunch, girls’ night, showers or entertaining.
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 1/2 oz Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 2 heaping tbsp berry jam
  • Freeze-dried strawberries and sugar, for rim
  • Lemon slices, berries and edible flowers, for garnish

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Rim glasses – Crush the freeze-dried strawberries and combine with sugar on a shallow dish. Moisten the rims of two cocktail glasses with citrus, then dip in the mixture until coated.
  • To a cocktail shaker, add lemon wedges. Muddle firmly to release the juice and oils.
  • Add Waterloo Prickly Pear & Rose Gin, jam and ice.
  • Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well chilled. Taste the mixture before straining. If needed, add more lemon juice or jam.
  • Strain into the glasses over fresh ice.
  • If desired, garnish with berries, lemon slices and edible flowers.

Notes

  • 🍓 Use your favorite berry jam: Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, or mixed berry all work. The flavor of the jam will noticeably change the finished cocktail.
  • 🍋 Taste before straining: Jams vary in sweetness, so taste the cocktail after shaking and adjust with more lemon or jam as needed.
  • 🥄 Shake vigorously: Give the cocktail a good 20-30 second shake to help fully incorporate the jam.
  • 🍹Mocktail version: Swap the gin for coconut water or chilled tea like chamomile or green tea.
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