Blueberry Vodka Smash

A delicious spring and summer cocktail, this Blueberry Vodka Smash is super simple to make and absolutely refreshing.

Blueberries are one fruit that I love to incorporate into so many different things, and this Blueberry Vodka Smash is one of those.

If you are a cocktail fan, then this is a nice fruity and sweet drink that you will want to make ASAP.

With the combination of mint, blueberries, vodka, simple syrup, lime and soda water you have a bubbly flavorful concoction.

Another great this about this recipe is that it works with a bunch of different berries as well so you can switch it up.

But if you are a lover of blueberries, then you have to make this Blueberry Vodka Smash or add it to your cocktail list.

Some of my other favorite drink recipes that we have on our site include: Malibu Sunset, Mezcal Margarita and Limoncello.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• Easy on-hand cocktail ingredients whips this up in minutes.
• The flavors combined are sweet and fruity.
• You can use other fruits for this drink.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):

Blueberries
Mint leaves
Ice
Vodka
Simple syrup
Lime juice
Soda water

HOW TO MAKE A BLUEBERRY VODKA SMASH, STEP BY STEP:

1. In a rock glass or something similar place the blueberries and mint in
2. Muddle the blueberries and mint together until the blueberries are well broken up and the mint is bruised and fragrant.
3. Next, top with ice. 
4. Then add the vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice. 
5. Lastly, fill the glass with soda water.
6. Gently stir to combine. 
7. Garnish with more blueberries, fresh mint, and lime, serve.

WHAT OTHER BERRIES/FRUIT CAN I USE IN THIS?

Like I said you can use other berries/fruit in this drink. Some of our favorites include:

• Strawberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• A combination of different ones

You can try it with other fruit, I’m used to doing it with berries, so I do not know what the outcome would be.

IS THIS SWEET?

This is sweet, but not overly sweet. You can cut back on the simple syrup and use about half.

Or you can just used a flavored soda water to give it some more sweetness/flavoring.

WHAT IS MUDDLING?

This is a technique where you are mashing fruit and other things, mainly used for a cocktail.

It helps release the flavors of the things that you are muddling into the cocktail itself.

CAN THIS BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

This would be a terrific make ahead cocktail. Muddle your fruit and mint in the bottom of a large pitcher.

Add vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice, stir and keep in the fridge until your party starts.

Add ice to your glass and pour in your cocktail mix about ¾ full. Top with soda water and garnishes. 

HOW TO STORE:

I do not recommend storing this recipe as it is best when it is first made.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• You can use other fruits, see above on ideas.
• Easily double or triple this recipe.
• To make it less sweet use half the simple syrup.
• Fresh lime juice is best to use, only use bottled in a pinch.
• This can be made ahead of time, see above on how to do that.

Love a good fruity cocktail? Then you cannot go wrong with this Blueberry Vodka Smash.

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Blackberry Bourbon Smash
• Malibu Bay Breeze
• Strawberry Mojito
• Rum Runner

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