Blueberry Vodka Lemonade (Best Summer Cocktail)

Blueberry Vodka Lemonade, light and refreshing vodka cocktail with only 4 ingredients. A beautiful signature drink for parties!

Blueberry simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, citrus soda, and vodka are all you need for this Blueberry Vodka Lemonade!

I just can’t get over how beautiful this cocktail came out – and so easy too!

Vodka, in general, is by far my favorite type of alcohol. It just mixes so well with any type of soda or juice.

I tend to lean towards using it in cocktails so the flavor of the alcohol won’t try to compete with the other flavors of the drink. And, believe me, you will want to savor this perfect cocktail to the very last sip, it is especially refreshing on a hot summer day.

I wanted to create a fun themed party for a few close friends and myself with this blueberry vodka lemonade cocktail as the signature drink.

I have always been drawn to French culture, I think this is because of their food. French cuisine played a HUGE impact on how we all cook today.

So, I mashed these two together and threw a French themed luncheon, it was so fun. And of course, everyone loved this Blueberry Vodka Lemonade!

Some of our other favorite blueberry recipes we have on our site include: Lemon Blueberry Smoothie, Homemade Blueberry Syrup Recipe, and Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake.

1. It uses simple to find ingredients, featuring a fun homemade blueberry simple syrup.
2. The gorgeous color is inviting and perfect for entertaining – the perfect summer cocktail.
3. Easily make a large batch so guests can serve themselves.

• Blueberry simple syrup
• Lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• Vodka
• Lemon-lime soda

1. Place simple syrup, lemon juice, and vodka into a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake until combined, pour over ice in two glasses.
2. Top each glass with 1/2 cup of the soda, stir to combine. Garnish with frozen blueberries and lemon, optional.

WHAT ARE SOME SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINING TIPS?

I want to give you all a few tips for successful entertaining. I did a French-inspired theme for my gathering with my girlfriends, here is what I served:

• Raspberry Dessert Cups
• Blueberry Vodka Drink
• Croissants with fig jam
• Whole Pistachios

That’s it! It was just an afternoon gathering, so I wasn’t serving a full meal. Just a fun little catch-up session with some nibbles and my signature drink for the afternoon – Blueberry Vodka Cocktails!

Not every “party” has to be over the top. Having it in the afternoon can save a lot of time and hassle and lets you enjoy your event.

The items I made were easy to assemble, and I was able to prepare aspects of each one ahead of time.

One thing I am big on is having fresh flowers on the table. They just help make your home more inviting and livens the place up a bit.

I made sure to purchase flowers that I knew would go with the overall theme of the party. My blueberry vodka lemonade recipe is this gorgeous vibrant fuchsia color, so I got Gerber daisies to match!

CAN THIS BE MADE AHEAD?

• I made the lemon scented stabilized whipped cream for the raspberry cups the night before. Since the whipped cream is stabilized, it will hold through the night, just whip it a touch right before assembling the cups and you’re good to go.
• The blueberry simple syrup was made the day before as well – this is what adds all that blueberry flavor.
• The fresh blueberries for garnishes were put in the freezer the night before.

Prepping for the gathering only took me about 20 minutes, but having that free time to spend with my friends really helped out a lot.

You can also make the cocktail ahead of time in a large pitcher. Combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, and vodka in a large pitcher, just make enough for the amount of guests you’ll have – our recipe makes 2 cocktails.

To serve, stir and pour over ice, then add the soda on top. You want to add the soda to serve so it doesn’t go flat.

ARE THERE ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

Yes, there are a few things you can switch up with these blueberry cocktails. Here are my suggestions:

• In place of vodka you can use a white rum or tequila. Or, instead of plain vodka, experiment with flavored vodkas such as vanilla, blueberry, or pomegranate vodka.
• Instead of lemon-lime soda, you can use a splash of club soda or sparkling water. This will cut down on the overall sweetness of the drink, so keep that in mind.
• Use lime juice in place of lemon

CAN I ADD ANYTHING?

Absolutely, you can run with the base recipe and make it your own. Here are some ideas:

• Garnishes: lemon wedge, mint, fresh fruit, or wild blueberries
• Other liquors: orange liqueur like triple sec

These are best made to serve or as above in a pitcher for parties.

If making in a pitcher, it will last up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before enjoying again.

With a few of my simple entertaining tips, I hope you feel inspired to throw your own French-themed soiree. The star of your tablescape will definitely be this Blueberry Vodka Lemonade.

If you’ve tried this BLUEBERRY VODKA LEMONADE, let me know how it turned out in the comments! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes! 

Originally posted 06/24/2018

Updated recipe and text 05/2023