Blueberry Vodka Lemonade

I recently tried a Blueberry Vodka Lemonade while out at a restaurant.  It was delightful.  I came home and did some internet searching. There are a few different recipes. But this is what I did.

Blueberry Vodka Lemonade

Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka

Lemons

Blueberry Simple Syrup

water

ice

Blueberry Simple Syrup

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

First you need to make some blueberry simple syrup.  This is easy. 

Place the water, sugar and blueberries in a medium saucepan.  Stir and bring the mix to a boil.

Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.  It should reduce and thicken as the blueberries break down.

Place a strainer over a heat resistant container. I used a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup. Pour the syrup through the strainer into the container. 

Use the back of a spoon to press out the blueberry juice.  Discard the smashed blueberries and let the syrup cool. Transfer to a container with a lid, then chill.

Squeeze 2 large lemons for each tall glass. 

Fill a glass 1/3 full of ice.  Add the juice of two lemons and 2 ounces of the blueberry simple syrup.  Pour 2 ounces of the blueberry vodka and fill with water. Stir and enjoy.

Once you try it my way you can adjust the blueberry simple syrup and the vodka to taste.  Some may prefer it less sweet, but then you get less of the blueberry flavor. Others may prefer just a touch of vodka.

You can also leave out the vodka entirely.  It is equally delightful and refreshing and perfect for those that don't want any alcohol.  Even the children visiting enjoyed it that way.