Blueberry Lemonade Vodka

• Blueberry(optional)3
• Sugar1/8 cup
• Mint(optional)1
• Water1/8 cup
• Blueberry1/8 cup
• Vodka1 oz
• Water1/4 cup
• Lemon(optional)1
• Soda Water4 ¼ oz
• Lemonade1 ½ oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Blueberry Lemonade Vodka close to the original.

• Instead of Sugar

  • Honey— floral sweetness
  • Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly

• Instead of Blueberry

  • Blackberry— bolder berry

• Instead of Vodka

  • Gin— adds botanical notes
  • White Rum— a touch sweeter

• Instead of Soda Water

  • Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
  • Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge

• Instead of Lemonade

  • Limeade— lime twist

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine granulated sugar and water in small saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Heat until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Add fresh blueberries and simmer for 5 minutes, until blueberries are breaking down.

4. 4

   Pour blueberries mixture through a strainer into a small bowl; pressing to release all liquid.

5. 5

   Let cool to room temperature.

6. 6

   Combine thawed lemonade concentrate and cold water and stir thoroughly.

7. 7

   Refrigerate to chill.

8. 8

   Pour a little blueberry simple syrup in the bottom of serving glass.

9. 9

   Top with ice.

10. 10

    Pour in lemonade to 3/4 full and top off glass with club soda.

11. 11

    Gently stir.

12. 12

    Garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon slices, and mint sprigs.