Sunday Jam (Gin and Jam Cocktail)
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.
Equipment
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
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.
