Best Easy Blackberry Mint Vodka Cocktail Recipe
Best Easy Blackberry Mint Vodka Cocktail Recipe
It is summertime and after a hot day at the pool with my kids, mama needs an adult beverage or two. I recently went blackberry picking and was looking for fun and creative ways to use the fresh blackberries. I created this fun and refreshing cocktail - the best blackberry mint vodka cocktail. You are going to want to try this as soon as possible for the perfect summer beverage for you and friends! The simple ingredients in this summer cocktail bring lots of flavors and the sweetness of the blackberries is the perfect way to unwind. If you love a fruity cocktail on a hot summer day, this blackberry vodka cocktail is for you!
Blackberry Mint Vodka Cocktail: Perfect Summer Beverage
Whether you are hosting girlfriends for a girl's night, need a beverage for the poolside, or looking for a themed blackberry cocktail for a festive summer evening this refreshing drink with fresh berries is a perfect for a vodka-based cocktail.
Blackberry Mint Vodka Cocktail Ingredients:
If you are heading to the grocery store to grab items to make this blackberry cocktail, you have options depending on how much you want to spend. This is the best part of this blackberry vodka cocktail, the ability to create a great cocktail even with substitutions.
2 ounces Vodka - I prefer Titos but any vodka will do if you have some on hand you enjoy. Belvidere has a blackberry vodka you can buy, but I prefer to use Tito's becuase its affordable and can use it for other cocktail recipes.
2 ounces Blackberry Schnapps, optional. If I have this on hand I will use it, if not I just add additional Titos instead.
6 oz. Lemonade -
Sprig of Mint
6-7 Fresh Blackberries, smashed
4-5 fresh blackberries, whole
4-5 mint leaves, minced
2 oz. soda water or Blackberry Ginger Ale would work too
How to serve this blackberry mint vodka sparkler drink?
In a cocktail glass or if you live in the South like we do, a mason jar does just fine too! The unique taste will make your taste buds rejoice. It goes down really smooth, so be sure to have enough for multiple drinks if you are the host making these! The unique extra kick of the blackberries and lemonade takes easy recipes and gives it unique flavor with the addition of fresh mint. I love fresh recipes using seasonal fruit we can pick during the summer in Virginia, so blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries are often being added to recipes here all summer long! The tartness of the blackberries mixed with the fruity flavor of the lemonade is truly the perfect cocktail.
Blackberry Mint Vodka Cocktail Directions:
In a small bowl smash the blackberries, set to the side.
Mince your mint, set to the side.
In a cocktail shaker add your vodka, lemonade, fresh fruit, and mint sprig.
Shake vigorously.
Pour over ice.
Top with blackberry ginger ale.
Garnish.
If you want to keep things even more simple, you can stick to a simple blackberry vodka tonic to switch things up a bit as well. You really cannot go wrong with the combination of blackberry and vodka recipe. If you want to buy minimal ingredients, stick to a simple blackberry vodka lemonade and top with a few fresh blackberries or mash blackberries for a smash cocktail.
If I am hosting friends or family I like to make a batch of the blackberry vodka cocktail in a small pitcher and I just stir with a wooden spoon to mix up the blackberry smash beverage before pouring. I have ice on hand and fresh blackberries ready to top if coming from a pitcher and its much easier to serve when multiple guests are drinking. Grab a friend and make this vodka blackberry beverage for hot days and catch up! If your guests do not drink alcohol, you can easily make this in a virgin form without the vodka. Easy peasy and fresh ingredients are a great way to have a special drink whether its alcoholic or not! Hosts can also have blackberry flavored seltzer water and whole blackberries ready to serve in a cocktail glass for guests who want to enjoy the fresh flavors without the alcohol too! Muddled blackberries and fresh mint leaves will take any bubbly club soda up a notch! I hope you enjoy these delicious recipes all summer long! Cheers friends.
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