Looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy when the weather finally warms up? The Blueberry Vodka Sparkler brings together sweet berry flavors, crisp vodka, and a fizzy finish that just feels right.
This easy-to-mix cocktail only asks for four ingredients: blueberries, vodka, lemon juice, and sparkling water.
This pretty purple drink fits in at both casual hangs and fancier get-togethers. The gorgeous color comes straight from the blueberries—no fake stuff here.
Prep is quick—less than five minutes, honestly—so it works for parties or just a quick evening treat. If you’re serving a crowd, doubling or tripling the recipe is a breeze.
Blueberry Vodka Sparkler Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Highball or collins glass
- Measuring jigger (1 oz and 2 oz)
- Bar spoon
- Ice bucket
- Citrus juicer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka go for the good stuff if you can
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries plus a few extra for garnish
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or blueberries on a cocktail pick for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the blueberries: Toss blueberries in the shaker and muddle gently—don’t crush the seeds, just get the juice out.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup right on top.
- Add ice and shake: Fill the shaker about halfway with ice and shake like you mean it for 15-20 seconds. You want it nice and cold.
- Strain into glass: Grab a highball glass, fill it with fresh ice, and strain the mix in.
- Top with bubbles: Pour in club soda or sparkling water to fill the glass, but leave about half an inch at the top.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with a lemon twist or a few blueberries on a pick. Looks good, tastes better.
- Give it a gentle stir before you sip, just to mix things up without killing the bubbles.
Notes
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Tasting Notes
The Blueberry Vodka Sparkler hits you with a refreshing mix of sweet and tart. First sip, and you’ll notice the natural blueberry sweetness up front.
Vodka’s there, but it’s just hanging out in the background, letting the fruit do the talking. There’s a little warmth, but nothing overpowering.
Lemon brings in some brightness—kind of wakes up the whole drink. It keeps the sweetness in check and adds a little zing.
Sparkling water tops it off with those lively bubbles. They lighten the drink and somehow make the berry aroma more noticeable.
Flavor Profile:
- Primary: Sweet blueberry
- Secondary: Clean vodka notes
- Accent: Bright lemon
- Texture: Bubbly and light
The color? It’s a stunning purple-blue, especially if you use fresh berries. It just looks better than anything made with juice or syrup, honestly.
If you’re not big on sweet drinks, cut back the blueberry a bit. Want it more tart? Add extra lemon—some folks like it that way.
The finish is clean, no harsh alcohol taste hanging around. It’s the kind of cocktail both casual drinkers and cocktail nerds can get behind.
Substitute
If you don’t have blueberry vodka, don’t sweat it. Just grab regular vodka and toss in fresh blueberries, or maybe a splash of blueberry syrup instead.
For a non-alcoholic version, skip the vodka entirely. Use sparkling water with a splash of blueberry juice or syrup—honestly, it’s a pretty refreshing mocktail that anyone can enjoy.
Other berry flavors are fair game too. Raspberry vodka, strawberry vodka, or even blackberry vodka all bring their own vibe.
And hey, if fresh blueberries are nowhere to be found, frozen ones work just fine. They double as little ice cubes that won’t water down your drink, which is kind of perfect.
Common Substitutions:
- Regular vodka + blueberry syrup
- Any berry-flavored vodka
- Gin (if you’re after something a bit more herbal)
- White rum (for a sweeter twist)
For the soda part, there are a few solid options:
- Lemon-lime soda
- Ginger ale
- Seltzer water
- Sparkling wine
Sweeteners? Swap them out as you like. Honey or agave nectar can stand in for simple syrup, though you might want to play with the amount until it tastes just right.
