R E F R E S H this 4th of July with a cool concoction ~
The Blueberry Mule!
It’s packed with fresh market blueberries, chopped
ginger and garden mint. Vodka gives it a spirited kick, fresh
lemon juice will make
ya pucker and the sparkling water gives it the perfect
summer FIZZ. Served in pretty little Mint Julep cups I picked up
at Nordstrom and then dressed up with hair
ties and festive straws…the blueberry mule rocks!
All this delish sip takes is a little muddling muscle and a few good
shakes of the old cocktail shaker and
bam – you’ve got a
rocking refreshment for the 4th of July and beyond!
Ingredients:
1/3 cup fresh blueberries plus a few for garnishing
2 shots vodka
1/2 shot fresh lemon juice
1 shot simple syrup:
{1 part water to 1 part granulated sugar,
simmered on the stove top
and chilled}
a few springs of fresh garden mint
1 heaping teaspoon of chopped ginger
Method:
Muddle all of the ingredients minus the sparkling water in a
cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake and strain
into a metal cup. Top with two shots of sparkling water and garnish
with a fresh mint sprig and a few plump berries.
S l u r p ,