Elegant Blueberry Martini Recipe Perfect for Cozy Winter Nights
A luxurious yet simple-to-make cocktail featuring fresh blueberries, vodka, and a citrus twist, perfect for cozy winter evenings or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries)
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (adjustable to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: Lemon twist or sugared blueberries on a cocktail pick
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water while preparing the cocktail.
- In a cocktail shaker, add 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries and use a muddler to mash them until juicy and broken down.
- Add 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes until it’s about three-quarters full and secure the lid tightly.
- Shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds until the shaker feels icy cold to the touch.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into the chilled martini glass to remove pulp and seeds.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or sugared blueberries threaded onto a cocktail pick. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Apply gentle pressure when muddling blueberries to avoid over-crushing them.’, ‘Taste as you go to adjust sweetness with simple syrup or lemon juice.’, ‘Keep ingredients and glass chilled for the best martini experience.’, ‘Strain thoroughly to remove seeds and pulp.’, ‘Experiment with garnishes like sugared blueberries or a lemon twist for added elegance.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: Blueberry Martini, Winter Cocktail, Elegant Drink, Vodka Martini, Holiday Drink, Easy Cocktail Recipe