Homemade Blueberry Vodka
It’s time to take vodka up a notch – with frozen or fresh blueberries.
| Servings | Prep Time | Passive Time |
| 3 1/2cups | 15minutes | 4hours |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 3 1/2cups | 15minutes |
| Passive Time |
| 4hours |
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 750 ml vodka
Servings: cups
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Ingredients
Servings: cups
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Instructions
Wild Blueberry Vodka
- In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar and 2 tbsp (25 mL) water. Cook over medium heat, stirring and mashing gently with spoon, until blueberries are soft and release their juices, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large glass bowl, combine berry mixture and vodka. Let stand, loosely covered, for 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate for 5 days.
- Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a large spouted container, pressing solids to extract liquid; discard solids. Pour into clean, freezer-safe containers. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 months or freeze for up to 6 months.)
Saskatoon Vodka
- Substitute Saskatoon berries for blueberries, if you’re lucky enough to live in that neck of the woods.
Simple Syrup
- Heat equal parts water and granulated sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Wild Blueberry Martini
- In a cocktail shaker, combine ½ cup (125 mL) ice cubes, 1½ oz Wild Blueberry Vodka, ½ oz sweet vermouth, 1 tbsp (15 mL) Simple Syrup and ½ tsp (2 mL) lemon juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with fresh or frozen blueberries and a lemon twist.
Recipe Notes
Nutrients per 2 oz of blueberry vodka: 157 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 1 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrates (1 g fibre, 9 g sugars), 0 g protein.
Originally Published in Best Health Canada
