When I want a drink that feels refreshing and just a little special, I go for a lemon blueberry soda cocktail. The mix of tart lemon, sweet blueberries, and fizzy soda is simple, crisp, and honestly, it always hits the spot.
This recipe lets me whip up a bright, flavorful cocktail at home with just a few easy ingredients.
I love how the natural colors and flavors swirl together in the glass. It’s perfect for winding down after a long day or serving to friends at a casual get-together.
If you’re after something light and easy to throw together, this cocktail is definitely worth a try.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid: You’ll want this for mixing everything up well.
- Muddler or wooden spoon: I use it to really press the blueberries and lemons—gets the flavors going.
- Measuring jigger: Helps keep the taste balanced.
- Strainer: Catches pulp and fruit bits so the drink’s nice and smooth.
- Tall glass or highball glass: Keeps it bubbly when you serve.
- Bar spoon or regular spoon: For a gentle stir at the end.
- Citrus juicer (optional): Makes juicing lemons way easier.
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice about 1–2 lemons
- 1 oz simple syrup homemade or store-bought
- 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 oz vodka or gin
- Ice cubes
- 4 oz lemon soda or club soda for fizz
- Extra blueberries & lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add blueberries and lemon juice to the shaker or jar.
- Muddle to crush the berries and release their juice.
- Pour in simple syrup and vodka over the muddled fruit.
- Add ice to fill the shaker halfway.
- Shake well for about 10–15 seconds, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top the glass with lemon soda or club soda and stir gently with a spoon.
- Garnish with blueberries and lemon slices to finish.
Notes
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Tasting Notes
First sip? The lemon comes through bright and tangy, really wakes up your taste buds.
Then the blueberry adds this gentle sweetness and a subtle berry note. It doesn’t take over, just balances out the tartness nicely.
The soda gives it a light fizz—makes it feel extra refreshing, especially over ice.
Quick flavor rundown:
- Lemon: Tangy, bold, sharp
- Blueberry: Mildly sweet, fruity
- Soda: Light, fizzy, crisp
Sometimes I’ll get a faint herbal note, depending on the garnish. Fresh mint? Adds a cool, gentle touch—really lifts the drink.
The cocktail’s light, bubbly, and doesn’t linger too sweet or sour. It finishes clean, which I appreciate. No weird aftertaste hanging around.
Substitute
Sometimes I just don’t have every ingredient for my Lemon Blueberry Soda Cocktail. That’s okay—I can make a few simple swaps and still end up with something delicious.
Common Substitutes:
- Lemon soda: If I’m out of lemon soda, I’ll grab plain club soda and add a splash of fresh lemon juice. It’s not exactly the same, but it works in a pinch.
- Blueberries: No fresh blueberries? I reach for frozen ones, or sometimes even a spoonful of blueberry jam if that’s all I’ve got.
- Vodka: Vodka’s great, but sometimes I’ll use gin or white rum instead, depending on what’s lurking in my pantry.
- Sweetener: When simple syrup runs out, honey or agave syrup steps in. Not a perfect swap, but it gets the job done.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Spoon
- Jigger
Ingredients
- Substitute lemon soda, or use club soda with lemon juice
- Fresh blueberries, or swap in frozen or jam
- Vodka, or try gin or white rum
- Sweetener: simple syrup, honey, or agave
Instructions
- I toss the substitute fruit and sweetener straight into my glass.
- Then I muddle them—not too aggressively, just enough to mix things up.
- Next, I pour in whatever spirit I’ve chosen for the day.
- Soda goes in after that.
- I stir it all together, add some ice, and that’s it. Cheers.
