¼cupblueberries(plus extra for garnish if desired)
½ouncesimple syrup(see recipe notes)
1 ½ouncesvodka
½ouncetriple sec(preferably Cointreau)
¾ouncelemon juice
Instructions
Add the blueberries and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the blueberries until all of their juices are released.
Then, add the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and ice. Shake until well chilled.
Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an extra blueberries if desired.
Notes
To make homemade simple syrup:
Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Whisk the sugar until full dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Keeps in fridge for up to 3 weeks.
For batch a batch of 8:
2 cups blueberries
½ cup simple syrup
1 ½ cup vodka
½ cup triple sec (preferably Cointreau)
½ cup lemon juice
Muddle your blueberries in a large pitcher with a wooden spoon or puree them in a food processor or blender. Then add the rest of the ingredients to the pitcher. If serving right away, pour each serving into a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into the martini glasses. If not serving right away, store the pitcher in the fridge for up to 1 day in advance. Give it a good stir before serving.