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.

Lemon Blueberry Soda Cocktail Recipe

I use fresh lemons and blueberries for a drink that’s light, tasty, and has a sparkling finish. With a few tools and simple steps, I can mix this cocktail at home for pretty much any occasion.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

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

If you want it sweeter, just add a bit more simple syrup. For a stronger berry kick, muddle a few extra blueberries—why not?

Club soda keeps it less sweet, while lemon soda brightens and sweetens things up. Swapping vodka for gin? Totally changes the vibe, but both work well.

Fresh fruit looks way better for garnish, trust me. Sometimes I freeze blueberries and use them as ice cubes—keeps the drink cold without watering it down. Fun little trick.

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.

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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

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.

Lemon Blueberry Soda Cocktail Recipe