Turn every cocktail into a fruity, fun blueberry cocktail with this easy to make Blueberry Vodka!
Sure you could buy blueberry vodka, but why? It's so easy to make and tastes so much better than storebought.
It makes pretty and delicious floral cocktails and would make a great holiday gift for a cocktail or food loving friend!
You all know how much I love infusing liquors! I like to say that it's my hobby. I love a hobby that leaves you with bottles of delicious infused liqueurs!
My blueberry bushes were prolific this year. We've had blueberries every way imaginable. Then I remembered this blueberry vodka that I first made way back in 2011.
Back before I was even posting cocktails on the blog. Time for a revisist, don't you think!
Ingredients:
Vodka - use your favorite brand of vodka. A lot of people recommend going cheap with your vodka when it comes to making infusions, but I like to use a vodka that I would enjoy drinking.
Lemon juice - just a little to preserve color and brighten the flavor a bit.
Sugar - again just a little to add some balance. This is not a liqueur, which would have more sugar added, but a blueberry infused vodka.
Blueberries - you only need a cup to make this infused vodka! I used fresh, but you could also use frozen.
Instructions:
Wash your blueberries and look through them to make sure they are all fresh and plump. You don't want any bruised blueberries.
In a bowl, mix them with the sugar and the lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon to gently break the skin of the berries. You don't want to crush them, just break the skin a bit.
Place berries in a clean jar. I like to use a half gallon mason jar, but any jar large enough to hold the blueberries and the vodka will work.
Add 4 cups of vodka to the jar.
Place a lid on the jar, and give it a little shake.
Store away from direct sunlight for 2 to 4 weeks, shaking it daily (or when you remember.)
You can start tasting it at 2 weeks and it is ready as soon as it as the blueberry flavor you like. I let mine go the full 4 weeks.
When the blueberry vodka tastes just how you want it, it's time to strain out the blueberries.
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain out the blueberries. You can use these boozy berries in cocktails, but they have given up a lot of their flavor to the vodka.
Pour into a lidded bottle and store in your pantry or liquor cabinet.
This would keep technically indefinitely, but I like to try to use it up within a year. It won't go bad, but it will lose some of it's fresh fruity flavor.
See how easy that was?! Seriously, about 10 minutes of your actual work time and then time does all the rest of the work.
This is such a pretty infused vodka. It would make great holiday gifts for your foodie and cocktail friends. Just put it in pretty bottles with a pretty label - maybe a few martini glasses and you are good to go.
You can use this vodka in most recipes that call for vodka. Blueberry vodka martini, anyone?
Use this vodka in:
Instead of raspberry cosmopolitan, how about a blueberry cosmo?
A French 76 uses vodka instead of gin, I think a blueberry French 76 would be fun!
Change this Blackberry Martini to a blueberry martini using this vodka and fresh blueberries!
A Spicy Moscow Mule turns into a blueberry Moscow mule with this vodka!
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Recipe
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Blueberry Vodka
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cups vodka
Instructions
- Place the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl and stir to combine. Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently press on the berries to break the skins.
- Place the blueberry mixture in a large glass jar. Pour in the vodka. Shake.
- Place a lid on the vodka and store away from direct sunlight for 2-4 weeks or until desired strength is achieved.
- Strain the blueberries out and store the vodka in a lidded bottle in your pantry or liquor cabinet.
Notes
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Nutrition
This was originally published in 2011 and has been updated for 2020.
Hannah says
I don’t know if anybody would be able to answer this, but what’s the longest I can let it rest before straining the blueberries? I’m wanting to make this is as Christmas gift and just trying to nail down the timing!
Pam Greer says
You can always make it ahead of time and have it bottled and ready to go at Christmas.
Jim says
I usually plan on a 2 month waiting period. I’ve tried longer and shorter periods, but the 2 month time seems to get the most out of the berries (both flavor and benefits).
Chichi (www.mydiasporakitchen.com) says
This is a great recipe. It’s so easy to make and I love it.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
I love blueberries - and this sounds great! A lovely tipple to enjoy with friends.
Amy Desrosiers says
Just went I thought blueberries couldn't get any better! I cannot wait to try this. I have a vodka bottle that is screaming for some berries.
Shelley says
Oh Pam - what a fun idea! A great little weekend project (since I have some FANTASTIC blueberries on hand right now)! This would be such a terrific little DIY hostess gift, for sure (if I can bring myself to share it lol). And the idea of a blueberry cosmo is genius!
Jamie says
I love blueberry drinks and I'm so glad I found this recipe. I made this last night and now I'm patiently waiting until it's ready to drink. Thank you!
grace says
it's that easy, eh? wow. and how come limoncello gets a fun name, but this has to known by its scientific name? 🙂
Catherine says
Yum!
Reeni says
OMG - I could start drinking for this!
darlin says
This sounds interesting, I've never heard of doing such a thing and now that I quit drinking I think that I'll just wait for you to let me know how it turns out! lol
a good yarn says
You have just got to try cherry!
Marjie says
Well, sadly, it won't be done in time to help with your 4th of July celebrations!
A Year on the Grill says
i have got to remember to do this!
once in a blue moon says
dang you are on a roll! and most likely drunk 😉
happy 4th to you and the furry ones~
Michelle says
Sounds fantastically sweet! YUM!
lostpastremembered says
I've been marinating things in Everclear... and love what happens. Blueberry vodka would be so refreshing on a summer day!
Crystal says
Yum!
Joan's Good Life says
Oh my goodness! I LOVE healthy drinks! 😉 I may have to try these when my Blackberries are ripe!
Joanne says
This sounds so good! I'm thinking some blueberry mojitos would really hit the spot.
From the Kitchen says
Not only does this look delicious, it just has to be healthy!
Best,
Bonnie