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A refreshing Blueberry-Lemon Cocktail with garnished blueberries and lemon slices.

Blueberry-Lemon Cocktail


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The Blueberry-Lemon Cocktail is a refreshing summer drink combining sweet blueberries, zesty lemon, and light rum for a vibrant, tangy treat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • Ice
  • 2 oz light rum
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz prepared simple syrup
  • Fresh blueberries for garnish
  • Lemon peel for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until dissolved.
  2. Add blueberries and bring to a boil. Let them burst and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Strain syrup through a mesh sieve into a jar or bowl and let it cool completely.
  5. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add light rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  6. Shake until chilled, about 15 seconds.
  7. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  8. Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon peel.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Do not overcook the blueberry syrup to avoid bitterness.
  • Store leftover syrup in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Add soda water for a sparkling twist.
  • Freeze syrup into cubes for future use.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Blueberry-Lemon Cocktail, blueberry lemon drink, summer cocktail, blueberry cocktail, lemon rum cocktail