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Blueberry Smash

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Blueberry SmashCedric Angeles

You can use any ripe berries to make this seasonal pitcher cocktail.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

2 lemons, sliced into rounds
2 limes, sliced into rounds
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish
1 1/2 cups vodka
3/4 cup St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, coarsely mash lemon and lime slices, blueberries, and mint leaves in a large pitcher. Stir in vodka, St-Germain, and 2 cups of ice cubes.

    Step 2

    Divide drink among coupe or highball glasses; top with more ice cubes. Garnish each drink with a mint sprig.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesPitcher DrinkSt-GermainLiqueurVodkaBlueberryBerryFruitRaspberryBlackberryMintHerbs & SpicesMemorial DaySummerBon Appétit
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