Muddled Blueberry And Ginger Cocktail

Fresh smashed blueberries muddled with a sweet ginger syrup and refreshing lemon vodka topped with fizzy soda.

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When blueberries are in season, I try to incorporate them in as many recipes as I can. When I get down to the sweet ripe and slightly soft ones, I like to smash them and create an amazing cocktail. This recipe uses one of my favorite pantry staples: ginger syrup. A little bit brings so much flavor and a little spice. You can make a big batch and keep it on hand for the perfect sundown cocktail with guests or just to treat yourself.

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What ingredients do you need for a muddled blueberry and ginger cocktail?

• Water
• Sugar
• Ginger
• Blueberries
• Lemon Vodka
• Soda Water

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The Recipe…

Ginger syrup: Place water, sugar and ruff chopped ginger in a sauce pot and stir together. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool down. Strain the ginger out and store in the refrigerator.

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Blueberry Ginger cocktail: Place berries in a shaker and smash using a muddler. Add the syrup and vodka, ice and shake. Strain and pour into a glass filled with crushed ice. Top with soda water and garnish with fresh blueberries.

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Recipe Tips:

• This recipe is also great with fresh raspberries. I like to make a batch of each in glass pitchers to show off the amazing colors on the bar.
• Make a batch of the ginger syrup and keep on hand for drop in guests.

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Make Ahead:

• I like to make a large batch of the ginger syrup and keep it on hand just in case. There are so many uses for it such as adding it to desserts, over ice cream, in soda water or just added to juice. It will hold in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

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Storing tips:

• Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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