Description
Crisp, bubbly, and refreshingly tart, this Blueberry Lime Rickey blends juicy blueberries with fresh lime juice and sparkling water. Lightly sweetened and beautifully vibrant, it’s the perfect warm-weather cocktail or mocktail that can easily be adjusted to suit your preference for alcohol or sweetness.
Ingredients
Base
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
Alcohol (Optional)
- 2 oz gin or vodka (optional)
To Serve
- Sparkling water or club soda, to top
- Ice
- Lime wheel and blueberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the blueberries: Add blueberries to a glass or shaker and muddle them thoroughly until they release their juicy flavor.
- Add lime juice and sweetener: Pour in fresh lime juice and simple syrup, then add gin or vodka if using.
- Mix with ice: Fill the glass or shaker with ice and stir or shake briefly to combine the ingredients and chill the mixture.
- Strain into glass: Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice to keep the drink cold and refreshing.
- Top with sparkling water: Add sparkling water or club soda to fill and provide a bubbly finish.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh blueberries, then serve immediately for the best flavor and fizz.
Notes
- Traditionally made with gin, but vodka works well too.
- For a classic non-alcoholic Lime Rickey, omit the alcohol entirely.
- Adjust sweetness depending on blueberry ripeness.
- For extra color, muddle a few berries directly in the serving glass.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: American
