Description
A refreshing and aromatic Fresh Blueberry Cocktail featuring muddled blueberries and rosemary, balanced with vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup, topped with club soda for a light, effervescent finish. Perfect for a quick and elegant two-serving drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Herbs
- ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, defrosted if frozen)
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary (divided)
Liquids
- 4 ounces vodka
- 4 teaspoons simple syrup
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- club soda, to top
Other
- ice
Instructions
- Muddle blueberries and rosemary: Place the blueberries and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary into the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to crush and release the flavors, blending the sweetness of the berries with the herbaceous aroma of rosemary.
- Add liquids and ice, then shake: Pour 4 ounces of vodka, 4 teaspoons of simple syrup, and the freshly squeezed juice of one lemon into the shaker. Add a handful of ice, then secure the lid and shake vigorously for about one minute to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Prepare glasses and strain: Fill two cocktail glasses with ice. Strain the shaken mixture evenly over the ice in each glass, ensuring only the liquid passes through, leaving muddled bits behind.
- Top with club soda and garnish: Gently top off each cocktail with club soda for a bubbly touch. Garnish with the remaining 2 sprigs of rosemary and a few fresh blueberries for an attractive and fragrant finish.
- Serve immediately: Present the cocktails right away to enjoy at their freshest and most flavorful.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries when possible for the best flavor; if using frozen, fully defrost before muddling.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup according to your preferred sweetness.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka with extra club soda or a flavored sparkling water.
- Chill cocktail glasses beforehand for an even cooler drink.
- Use a fine strainer to remove small blueberry seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cocktail, vodka cocktail, rosemary drink, summer cocktail, fresh blueberry drink
