Ingredients
Units
Blueberry syrup:
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups of water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Blueberry vodka lemonade:
- 4 cups cold water
- 3/4 to 1 cup of lemon juice
- Blueberry concentrate (you might not use all of it)
- 1 cup vodka
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, to garnish
- Fresh blueberries, for garnish
- Rosemary or mint leaves, to garnish
Instructions
Blueberry syrup concentrate:
- Put the water and blueberries in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, until the berries have released their juice and the mixture is slightly thickened.Â
- Reduce the heat to low, add the blueberries and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Remove from the heat and strain it through a fine mesh colander over a bowl, pressing the blueberries and gathering as much juice as possible.
- Let it cool completely before using. Place in the fridge to speed this process up if you want to.Â
- Store the syrup in the refrigerator in an airtight container (preferably glass) if making it in advance.
Blueberry vodka lemonade:
- Add half the blueberry concentrate and 3/4 of lemon juice with some ice to a large pitcher.Â
- Stir in the cold water and the vodka.Â
- Stir and taste. Add more blueberry syrup, lemon juice or vodka until you reach the desired flavor. You might not use all.Â
- Add lemon slices and stir before serving in tall glasses with ice, lemon slices, fresh blueberries and herbs if you want to.Â
Notes
- Organization:Â read the recipe first and ensure you have ingredients at the correct temperature, equipment, and enough workspace. This will make the process so much easier.
- Freezing vodka lemonade: it keeps for a few months, and the alcohol will never completely freeze.Â
- Stir before serving: the ingredients can settle at the bottom of the jar or pitcher over time. Give it a good stir before serving to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Blueberry syrup: 60 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Cooking + mixing
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: blueberry vodka lemonade