AuthoradminYou just need a few ingredients to make your very own craft cocktail, your friends will swoon at your genius.
1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sugar if desired to sweeten
Small handful of fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 ounces vodka
ginger beer
Squeeze of fresh lime juice
crushed ice
For garnish:
Fresh blueberries
Lime wedge
Basil sprig
1
Bring blueberries to boil with 1/4 cup of water and fresh basil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 6 minutes, or until blueberries have made a nice purple syrup. Mash blueberries against side of pan to release juices.Strain over a bowl.
2
Add vodka, lime juice and ginger beer to a chilled copper mug. Add crushed ice. Pour some blueberry/basil juice on top. Give a quick mix. Serve with garnishes.
CategoryAlcohol, Berries, Cocktails, Courses, Entertaining, Main Ingredients, Occasions, Party
Ingredients
1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sugar if desired to sweeten
Small handful of fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 ounces vodka
ginger beer
Squeeze of fresh lime juice
crushed ice
For garnish:
Fresh blueberries
Lime wedge
Basil sprig
