Description
The Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing summer drink that combines tart lemon juice, sweet blueberry preserves, and vodka, topped with frozen lemonade and garnished with lemon wheels and fresh blueberries. Perfect for hot days and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh lemon juice (plus more for glasses)
- Granulated sugar (for glasses)
- 2 Tbsp blueberry preserves
- 10 oz frozen lemonade
- 2 cups ice cubes (about 8 oz)
- 5 oz vodka
- Lemon wheels (for garnish)
- Fresh blueberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dip the rims of two glasses in lemon juice, then in granulated sugar to coat.
- In a small bowl, mix 12 oz lemon juice with 2 tablespoons blueberry preserves until dissolved.
- In a blender, combine frozen lemonade, ice, and vodka. Blend until smooth.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the blueberry-lemon mix into each glass.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, filling them halfway.
- Top with remaining blueberry-lemon mix to create a layered effect.
- Garnish with lemon wheels and fresh blueberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by changing the amount of sugar or blueberry preserves.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and increase lemonade and ice.
- Layering the syrup adds a visual appeal and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail, summer drink, vodka cocktail, blueberry cocktail, lemonade cocktail