The Perfect Summer Sip
When it comes to summer cocktails, I’m drawn to beverages that have three basic qualities… refreshing, slightly sweet, and a bit tart. In honor of the summer season I thought I would create a beverage that checked all three of those boxes… The Blueberry Smash! This fruity vodka mixture is the perfect cocktail for any day, especially these hot summer days. Blueberries are the star of this cocktail’s show… an antioxidant-packed fruit that offers a subtly sweet and distinct flavor. I simply love the unique and refreshing flavor profile of this cocktail… YUM!!!
This recipe bursts with flavor; muddled blueberries, mint, lemon juice and a slight smidge of sugar, agave, or honey. Add ice, your favorite vodka and shake for the perfect balance of flavor. Pour into cocktail glasses with all the bits of goodness OR strain, martini style, in a chilled glass. Garnish with lemon, blueberries, and mint! The Blueberry Smash is the perfect cocktail to pair with your next day by the pool… refreshing and FABULOUS!
Blueberry Smash
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Fresh Blueberries
- ½ Cup Loosely Packed Fresh Mint Leaves
- 2 Tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 2 Tsp Sugar, or to taste
- 4 Oz. Vodka
- Ice
- Club Soda
- Garnish with Lemon Slices, Blueberries, and Mint
Instructions
- Place blueberries, mint, lemon juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker.
- Muddle until blueberries are pulverized.
- Add ice and vodka.
- Shake until combined and chilled. Pour into cocktail glass.
- Top with Topo Chico, garnish, and serve!
Notes
Add fresh blueberries to a cocktail shaker.
Add fresh mint.
Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sweetener.
Muddle ingredients.
Add vodka and shake, shake, shake.
Pour into glasses, add sparkling water or strain, and serve up martini style. Garnish with fresh lemon and blueberries.
I hope you all enjoy this refreshing recipe!
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This looks delicious!! Blueberries + Vodka= my favs!!
YUM! I’m definitely going to try this one.