Blueberry Vodka Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing drink combines sweet blueberries, tart lemon, and smooth vodka for a perfect summer cocktail.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Muddler
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Collins glass
- Ice cube tray
- Blender (for blueberry syrup)
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz blueberry syrup
- 4 oz lemonade
- Fresh blueberries for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprig optional
- For the blueberry syrup:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Make the blueberry syrup: Mix blueberries, sugar, and water in a small pot. Then, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. After that, strain and cool.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and blueberry syrup to the shaker.
- Shake for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Fill a Collins glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with lemonade and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint.
Notes
The blueberry syrup keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
For a stronger drink, add an extra 1/2 oz of vodka.
Make a virgin version by skipping the vodka and adding extra lemonade.
For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice until smooth.
The drink tastes best with fresh-squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled.