Description
This Blueberry Limoncello Martini is a bright, citrus-forward cocktail with sweet muddled blueberries, silky limoncello, and a crisp vodka finish. Refreshing, elegant, and slightly tart, it’s perfect for warm evenings, dinner parties, or a sophisticated night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 oz limoncello, chilled
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or lemon slice, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Muddle blueberries: Add blueberries to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle until they release their juice.
- Add liquids: Pour in limoncello, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup if using.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain: Double strain into a chilled martini glass to remove skins and pulp for a smooth finish.
- Garnish: Add a lemon twist and a few fresh blueberries on a skewer or directly in the glass.
- Serve immediately while ice-cold.
Notes
For a sweeter martini, increase the simple syrup slightly or use sweeter blueberries. For a stronger citrus punch, add a touch more limoncello. Always chill your glass for the best presentation and temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry limoncello martini, blueberry cocktail, limoncello drink, citrus martini, summer vodka cocktail
