Summer is here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to shake (or stir) things up behind the bar. What better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing blueberry cocktail? The sweet-tart flavor of blueberries pairs perfectly with a variety of spirits and mixers, making them an ideal addition to any summer gathering. From classic mojitos and spritzes to more adventurous concoctions, we’ve gathered 20 mouthwatering blueberry cocktails that are sure to quench your thirst and impress your friends.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just looking for a new go-to drink for hot summer days, this collection has something for everyone. So grab your blender (or shaker), gather your favorite ingredients, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories with these 20 delicious blueberry cocktail recipes!
Blueberry Mojito with Fresh Mint
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic mojito. The sweetness of blueberries pairs perfectly with the brightness of fresh mint, creating a drink that’s perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz white rum
– 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1 oz blueberry puree
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– Handful of ice
– Fresh mint leaves (about 4-6 sprigs)
– Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, gently press the fresh mint leaves with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their oils and flavor.
2. Add the white rum, lime juice, blueberry puree, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready in just a few minutes.
Blueberry Lemonade Vodka Spritz
This sweet and tangy spritz is perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a unique twist on a classic cocktail. The combination of blueberry puree, lemonade, and vodka creates a refreshing and fruity drink that’s sure to please.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz vodka
– 4 oz lemonade
– 1/4 cup blueberry puree
– Splash of sparkling water
– Ice cubes
– Fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the vodka and lemonade.
3. Add the blueberry puree and stir gently to combine.
4. Top with a splash of sparkling water.
5. Garnish with fresh blueberries, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This drink is ready in minutes.
Blueberry Basil Gin Fizz
This sweet and savory cocktail combines the flavors of fresh blueberries, basil leaves, and gin for a unique and refreshing drink perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz gin
– 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
– 1/4 cup basil leaves
– Splash of soda water
– Ice
– Fresh blueberries and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Muddle the blueberries and basil leaves in a cocktail shaker to release their flavors and oils.
2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. Fill with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with soda water and garnish with fresh blueberries and basil leaves.
Cooking Time: None, just mix and enjoy!
Blueberry Margarita with Lime Zest
Elevate your margarita game with this sweet and tangy twist featuring fresh blueberries and a hint of lime zest. Perfect for warm weather or anytime you want to add some color to your cocktail hour.
Ingredients:
• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce blueberry puree
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 ounce triple sec
• Salt, for rimming glass
• Lime zest, for garnish
• Ice
Instructions:
1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, blueberry puree, lime juice, and triple sec.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel or zest, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! Simply mix and serve.
Blueberry Lavender Champagne Cocktail
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Blueberry Lavender Champagne Cocktail!
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1 oz blueberry puree
– 1/2 oz lavender syrup (see below for recipe)
– 1/2 oz lemon juice
– 1/4 oz simple syrup
– Fresh blueberries and edible flowers for garnish
Lavender Syrup:
– 1 cup water
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/4 cup dried lavender buds
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine blueberry puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
2. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
3. Strain the mixture into a champagne flute or wine glass.
4. Top with Prosecco or sparkling wine.
5. Drizzle lavender syrup over the top of the cocktail (optional).
6. Garnish with fresh blueberries and edible flowers.
Cooking Time: None!
Blueberry Bourbon Smash
Elevate your summer gatherings with this refreshing Blueberry Bourbon Smash cocktail, featuring sweet blueberries, tangy lemon, and smooth bourbon.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey
– 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 cup crushed ice
– 1 tablespoon simple syrup (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large glass, gently press the blueberries with a muddler or spoon to release their juices.
2. Add bourbon whiskey and lemon juice; stir to combine.
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice and add simple syrup if desired (adjust to taste).
4. Stir the mixture until the ice is crushed and the flavors are well combined.
5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready in just a few minutes.
Blueberry Pomegranate Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this sweet and tangy Blueberry Pomegranate Martini, perfect for special occasions or a relaxing evening at home. This refreshing drink combines the flavors of fresh blueberries and pomegranate juice with a hint of citrus.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Vodka
– 1 oz Blue Curaçao
– 1/2 oz Pomegranate Juice
– 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/4 cup Fresh or frozen blueberries
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, Blue Curaçao, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, and lime juice.
3. Muddle blueberries in the mixture using a muddler or the back of a spoon.
4. Shake well for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
5. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel and additional blueberries, if desired.
Cooking Time: None (ready in minutes!)
Enjoy your Blueberry Pomegranate Martini!
Blueberry Coconut Rum Punch
A refreshing twist on a classic cocktail, this Blueberry Coconut Rum Punch combines the sweetness of blueberries with the creamy richness of coconut and the warmth of rum. Perfect for sipping on a warm evening or serving at your next gathering.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1 cup coconut cream
– 2 oz dark rum
– 1 oz pineapple juice
– 1/2 oz lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved)
– Splash of soda water
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the blueberries until smooth.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the coconut cream, dark rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir until well combined.
3. Add the blueberry puree to the pitcher and stir gently.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Serve the punch over ice cubes, topped with a splash of soda water. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None! Just mix and chill.
Blueberry Thyme Prosecco Cocktail
Combine the sweetness of blueberries with the herbaceousness of thyme and the effervescence of Prosecco for a refreshing and sophisticated cocktail.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 sprig of fresh thyme
– 1 bottle Prosecco (750ml)
– Ice
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, simple syrup, and honey. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm and the berries have broken down.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher or jug to remove the solids.
3. Add the sprig of thyme to the pitcher and muddle gently with a spoon to release its oils and flavor.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Pour Prosecco into glasses filled with ice, leaving about an inch at the top.
6. Pour the blueberry-thyme mixture over the Prosecco, holding back any solids that may form.
7. Garnish with additional fresh thyme and serve.
Cooking Time: None
Blueberry Ginger Beer Mule
Elevate your mule game with this sweet and tangy twist, combining the spicy kick of ginger beer with the lusciousness of blueberries.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz vodka
– 4 oz ginger beer
– 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– Juice of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
– Ice
– Lime wheel and sprigs of mint for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.
2. Add vodka and top with ginger beer.
3. Squeeze in the lime juice and drop the lime wheel into the drink.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Muddle in blueberries until they release their juice and flavor.
6. Garnish with additional mint and a few blueberries, if desired.
Cooking Time: None
Blueberry Elderflower Spritz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing summer spritz, combining the sweetness of blueberries with the subtle charm of elderflower.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 2 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
– 2 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1/4 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Splash of lemon-lime soda
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Muddle the blueberries in a cocktail shaker to release their juice.
2. Add elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None! This spritz is ready to serve in just a few minutes.
Blueberry Vanilla Whiskey Sour
This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of blueberries and vanilla with the tanginess of a whiskey sour, perfect for warm weather or anytime you need a pick-me-up. With its unique flavors and beautiful purple hue, this drink is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz bourbon or whiskey
– 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 oz blueberry puree
– 1/2 oz vanilla simple syrup (see note)
– 1/2 cup ice
– Fresh blueberries and a lemon twist for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, blueberry puree, and vanilla simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lemon twist.
Cooking Time: None
Blueberry Rosemary Gin and Tonic
Elevate your gin and tonic game with this unique and refreshing twist, featuring the sweetness of blueberries and the herbaceousness of rosemary.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz gin
– 4 oz tonic water
– 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
– Lime wheel (optional)
Instructions:
1. Muddle the blueberries in a cocktail shaker to release their juice and flavor.
2. Add the gin, tonic water, and rosemary sprigs to the shaker. Fill with ice.
3. Shake gently for about 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with an additional sprig of rosemary, if desired, and a lime wheel (if you prefer a squeeze of citrus).
Cooking Time: None needed! This cocktail is ready in just a few minutes.
Blueberry Sparkling Sangria
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant and bubbly blueberry sangria, perfect for hot days and warm nights. With a sweet and tangy blend of flavors, this drink is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup sparkling water
– 1 orange, sliced
– 1 lemon, sliced
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine white wine and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add blueberries and sliced oranges to the pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
3. Just before serving, add sparkling water and sliced lemons to the pitcher.
4. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.
Cooking Time: None! This sangria is best served immediately, but it can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving.
Blueberry Cucumber Cooler
Beat the heat with this unique and refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of blueberries with the cooling essence of cucumber. Perfect for a hot day or a backyard BBQ!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh blueberries
– 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
– 2 cups water
– 1 cup fresh mint leaves
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine blueberries, cucumber slices, and water. Blend until smooth.
2. Add fresh mint leaves and blend until well combined.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp or fibers.
4. Stir in honey until dissolved.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve over ice cubes, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing drink is ready in no time.
Blueberry Maple Old Fashioned
Elevate your old fashioned game with the sweet and tangy combination of blueberries and maple syrup.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz bourbon or whiskey
– 1/2 oz blueberry jam
– 1/4 oz maple syrup
– 2 dashes Angostura bitters
– Orange peel (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add the bourbon, blueberry jam, and maple syrup.
3. Stir for approximately 30 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with one large ice cube.
5. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top.
6. Garnish with an orange peel, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just a few minutes.
Blueberry Mint Julep
This sweet and tangy cocktail combines the flavors of fresh blueberries and peppermint with bourbon and crushed ice, perfect for a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz bourbon
– 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1/4 cup crushed ice
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1 tsp dried peppermint leaves
– Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, gently press the blueberries with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their juice and pulp.
2. Add the simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled julep cup or rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
4. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None
Serves: 1
Blueberry Peach Bellini
Celebrate the warm weather with a twist on the classic Bellini cocktail, combining fresh blueberries and peaches for a sweet and tangy treat.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
– 1 ripe peach, diced
– 2 cups Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the blueberries until smooth.
2. Add the diced peaches and blend until well combined.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
4. Pour 1-2 ounces of the peach-blueberry mixture into a chilled glass.
5. Top with Prosecco, leaving about 1/2 inch at the top.
6. If desired, drizzle with honey for a touch of sweetness.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing cocktail is ready in minutes.
Blueberry Cardamom Sour
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Blueberry Cardamom Sour, combining the sweetness of blueberries with the warm, aromatic spice of cardamom.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz bourbon or whiskey
– 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz blueberry puree
– 1/8 oz cardamom-infused simple syrup (see note)
– Dash of egg white
– Ice
– Fresh blueberries and cardamom pods for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine bourbon or whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, blueberry puree, and cardamom-infused simple syrup.
2. Add a dash of egg white and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to emulsify the ingredients.
3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with fresh blueberries and cardamom pods.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe!
Blueberry Pineapple Rum Punch
Kick off your next gathering with this refreshing Blueberry Pineapple Rum Punch, perfect for warm weather celebrations!
Ingredients:
– 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
– 1 cup pineapple juice
– 1/2 cup dark rum (or to taste)
– 2 cups lemon-lime soda
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Slices of pineapple, for garnish
– Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine blueberries and pineapple juice. Let it infuse in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
2. Add dark rum and stir well.
3. Fill the pitcher with lemon-lime soda.
4. Stir in simple syrup until dissolved.
5. Chill the punch in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
6. Serve over ice, garnished with pineapple slices and fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None! This is a no-cook recipe.
Summary
Indulge in the sweet and refreshing world of blueberry cocktails! This collection of 20 mouth-watering recipes combines the juiciness of blueberries with creative twists on classic drinks. From fruity spritzers to bold bourbon smashes, there’s something for every taste. Try a Blueberry Mojito with fresh mint, or perhaps a Blueberry Lemonade Vodka Spritz for a lighter take. Whatever your preference, these recipes are sure to quench your thirst and leave you feeling like it’s always cocktail hour!
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