Blueberry Martini

Here’s a fruity drink you won’t be able to put down: try the Blueberry Martini! This combination of fresh berries, vodka and lime juice is irresistibly sweet tart and the ideal drink for any occasion. You’ll be surprised by the way a few simple ingredients come together to make magic. Alex tinkered around with a few different combinations and finally landed on this one. On our first sip, we were both sold!

What’s in a blueberry martini?

A blueberry martini is a spin on the flavored vodka martini using fresh blueberries or blueberry vodka. As you may know, the vodka martini is related to the classic Dry Martini in name only. Vodka martinis became popular in the 1990’s, essentially defined as a drink with vodka served in a martini glass. For the blueberry spin you can use the fresh or frozen fruit. The ingredients in a blueberry martini are:

BlueberriesVodkaCointreau or Triple SecLime juiceSimple syrup

Fresh vs frozen fruit

This blueberry martini is best with fresh berries: but you can also use the frozen fruit! Because the berries are blended together with vodka, there’s not a huge advantage to using fresh here. We do find that fresh berries are slightly sweeter than frozen, but it is usually a pretty subtle difference.

Can I make it with blueberry vodka?

There are many types of blueberry vodka on the market, which is vodka with an artificial blueberry flavor. It’s perfect for a blueberry martini! You can simply substitute it for the standard vodka in the recipe below. Combining it with fresh blueberries makes an even more intense blueberry flavor.

How to make a blueberry martini

After you assemble all the ingredients, making a blueberry martini is a breeze! Here are the basic steps, or jump to the recipe below:

Blend: Blend the berries and vodka in a blender. Shake: Add all ingredients (see below) to a cocktail shaker. Add 1 handful of ice and shake until cold!Strain & garnish: Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with extra berries or lime wedges if you’d like.