Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
4-ingredient Blueberry Vodka Lemonade with fresh squeezed lemonade and blueberry simple syrup.
Servings: 4
Calories:
Equipment
- fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
- 6-8 large lemons juiced
- 1 cup blueberry simple syrup recipe below
- 3/4 cup vodka your favorite brand
- 3/4 cup water or more to taste
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- Add blueberries, sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and the berries have burst.
- As the berries are simmering, use a fork or the back of a spoon to gently mash the berries.
- Drain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a glass jar or container getting as much of the juice without pushing the berries through.
- Discard the remaining berry skins. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator. This can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
The Cocktail
- Using a citrus juicer, squeeze lemons to get about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- To a pitcher add lemon juice, vodka and blueberry syrup. Stir to combine.
- Add ice to glasses then fill with Blueberry Vodka Lemonade. Garnish with lemon slices, blueberries and a sprig of fresh mint then enjoy right away!