Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail
A refreshing blend of vodka, fresh lemon juice, blueberry syrup, and lemonade, served over ice with fruity garnish for a perfect summer sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring jigger
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Highball glass
- Mixing spoon
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka plain or blueberry flavored
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz blueberry simple syrup or muddled fresh blueberries with simple syrup
- 4 oz lemonade homemade or store-bought
- ice cubes
- fresh blueberries for garnish
- lemon slices or wedges for garnish
- fresh mint or basil leaves optional
- sparkling water or club soda optional, for a lighter drink
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, blueberry syrup, and lemonade.
- If using fresh blueberries, muddle them in the shaker before adding liquids.
- Shake for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda if desired.
- Garnish with blueberries, lemon wedge, and mint or basil if desired.
Notes
Homemade blueberry syrup adds richer flavor. For a mocktail, omit vodka and add more lemonade or sparkling water. Adjust syrup or lemon juice to taste. Use frozen blueberries instead of ice to avoid dilution.