Blueberry Basil Breeze Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing drink mixes fresh blueberries and basil with vodka and lemon juice for a bright, garden-inspired cocktail perfect for warm weather.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Collins glass
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 6-8 fresh blueberries
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Extra blueberries and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Add blueberries and basil leaves to the cocktail shaker.
- Muddle gently to release the oils and juices.
- Pour in vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Fill a Collins glass with fresh ice.
- Double strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and a basil sprig.
Notes
Store-bought simple syrup works well, but making it at home is easy. Mix equal parts sugar and water in a pan, heat until dissolved, then cool.
Fresh ingredients make a big difference. Use ripe blueberries and bright green basil leaves.
This recipe serves one person. Double or triple the amounts to make a pitcher for parties.
The drink can be made non-alcoholic by replacing vodka with extra club soda.