Greek Yogurt Gin Smash
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We might not be drinking cocktails for breakfast, but let’s try this breakfast-inspired Greek Yogurt Gin Smash cocktail instead. Think of this cocktail as your morning yogurt but poured in a glass with some gin and jam. It’s the perfect cocktail for brunch, Valentine’s Day (pink drink!), and springtime cocktail parties. Whose on board?
Watch Me Mix a Greek Yogurt Gin Smash
How to Make a Greek Yogurt Gin Smash
- In a cocktail shaker add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Greek yogurt and your favorite jam.
- Add ice and shake.
- Double strain into a glass with ice (be patient here). You can also use a spoon to help strain.
- Garnish with mint and enjoy!
Greek Yogurt Gin Smash Ingredients
Gin
Gin has a dry, botanical flavor that really wins a lot of people over, myself included. But different brands have varying levels of botany, so use whichever one is your favorite. For this cocktail, which pairs gin and jam, I’d recommend Hendrick’s (London dry), Four Pillars (Australia), or Barr Hill (Vermont). If you don’t love gin, you could use vodka instead.
Greek Yogurt
I use the plain, whole milk Greek yogurt from Trader Joe’s, but any brand will do. I recommend using Greek yogurt because it has a thicker, creamier texture that blends well with the jam when shaken. I also recommend getting a plain, unflavored yogurt as well as one with whole milk because they tend to have less sugar than low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
Jam
I had a homemade blueberry jam on hand for this Gin Smash cocktail, but I’ve also made it with raspberry, blackberry, and strawberry jam (which I garnish with basil instead of mint). You can’t go wrong with Bonne Maman and they have so many jams to pick from!
Simple Syrup
I always make my own simple syrup because it takes like basically no time at all and it’s way cheaper than buying it. All you do is boil equal parts water and sugar, stir until it dissolves, and let cool.
Lemon Juice
If it’s not fresh, we don’t want it!
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Tips for Making the Best Greek Yogurt Gin Smash
- You really do need a fine mesh sieve for this cocktail to strain out all the jam and yogurt solids so you get the best, smoothest gin smash possible.
- Be patient when straining the cocktail into your glass. You can use a spoon to smoosh the liquid through the sieve, or tap gently on the side of the sieve to jiggle all the liquid through.
- Choose a jam with as few added ingredients as possible. You want a natural one that will mix well with the other ingredients.
- Make sure all of your ingredients are super cold before adding to the shaker.
Why You’ll Love This Greek Yogurt Gin Smash
- Great for spring and summer cocktail parties or brunch.
- It’s fresh and fruity. Using jam is a unique way to make a fruity cocktail.
- As far as cocktails go, it’s actually got some health benefits going for it with the protein from the yogurt and the fruity jam.
- The pink color also makes it the perfect cocktail for Valentine’s Day or a Galentine’s Day celebration.
Variations and Similar Cocktails
- Is you love the idea of muddling or shaking fresh fruit or berries into your cocktails, try the Clementine Vodka Smash or the Rosemary Berry Bourbon Smash.
- For non-alcoholic drinks using fresh fruit, try a Gazoz (a Turkish soda) or the Blackberry Arnold Palmer Pitcher.
- Want more fruit + gin combos? Try the Guava Gin Sour or the Frozen Cranberry 75
Greek Yogurt Gin Smash
Ingredients
- 2 oz. gin
- 1 heaping tsp Greek yogurt
- 1 heaping tsp jam of choice
- 3/4 oz. lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Greek yogurt and your favorite jam.
- Add ice and shake.
- Double strain into a glass with ice. (Be patient here). You can also use a spoon to help strain.
- Garnish with mint and enjoy!
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Any chance I could sub out the simple and jam for a fruit puree syrup in a pinch?
yes absolutely! I think the fruit puree syrup will give you the right amount of tartness (the jam would give) and sweetness the syrup would give! I say yes try it!! Adjust sweetness to your preference!