Blueberry and Basil Vodka Lemonade and Weekend Guests
When inviting guests to spend the weekend, it is a definite bonus that one be a part-time bartender. The other should be a food lover with a creative flair in the kitchen. Add in two adorable little kids for giggles and a fun weekend is certain.
For the past several years, my best friend Ayesha comes for a visit. Whenever we are together, conversation always turns to food and we always turn to the kitchen. Last year my Forever Young Avocado Pie was our weekend dessert spiked with Liquor 43. Ayesha took it one step further and added a shot of Liquor 43 to each pie slice upon serving!
This year Ken took the spotlight with this drink. He first made this on Thursday when they arrived and from that evening forward I requested this cocktail every day. Yes, it was that good…..Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Sweet and tangy lemonade with muddled blueberries and basil, what a combo of infused flavors!
Ayesha is not a fan of blueberries, so Ken had purchased a Pomegranate Vodka. I personally, love blueberries, so Blueberry Vodka is perfect for me.
Blueberry and Basil Vodka Lemonade
Per Cocktail:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4-5 blueberries, 4-5 fresh basil leaves and 1 1/2 oz Blueberry Vodka, smashing well. Add in about 4 ice cubes and top with 4 oz of lemonade. Shake well and serve! Per Ken, this drink can be strained but he, and I agree, it’s fantastic looking and tasting with the bits of blueberries and basil.
spicegirlfla
I love being in the kitchen. Early mornings, soft music, a hot espresso. Easing into the preparation of delicious meals. Glancing through cookbooks, gathering inspiration and planning my day. I look forward to the cycles of the seasons, the pleasures of tasting and savoring and sharing this with those dear to me. Weekends are special to me as my week days are often rushed, but still I create the ambiance, light the candles, set the table and uncork the wine.
101 Comments
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
I like this Ayesha! This drink looks amazing.Love the pairing of fruit with lemonade and basil.
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
Hey look you’re Freshly Pressed!
spicegirlfla
How cool is that!! I was so surprised!!
charlywalker
I guess I need to ad more Vodka to my blog…
Looks lovely!
yummychunklet
What a great lemonade treat! Definitely great for any day of the week! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ChefMom
This looks so delicious! I love lemonade – and with blueberries (and vodka) even better!
chicaandaluza
How exciting, love the idea of the basil in it, must give this a go!
Charles
Mm, I’m not a huge lover of alcohol, but this looks amazing and very refreshing. Especially good because blueberries rock!
spicegirlfla
Leaving out the alcohol makes a great flavored lemonade too!
thecompletecookbook
What a decadent lemonade. Not flavours I would have thought to put together for a cocktail but they sound superb.
😉 Mandy
spicegirlfla
You would be surprised Mandy how the basil blends in so perfectly!!
forgottenbeast
Gorgeous! What a great summer drink–basil and lemonade together sound so refreshing.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
Wowza! This is my kind of cocktail. It looks so incredibly refreshing and delicious, I’d have trouble tasting the alcohol, I think. 🙂
Caroline
Ken did a fantastic job with this drink–sounds fantastic! I love the pairing of flavors. I can see why you requested this cocktail every day. 😉
Kelly
Aren’t kitchen parties the best? Like the choice of lemonade and the addition of fresh blueberries – so summery and refreshing! Hope it was a great weekend with your best friend.
thefooddoctor
Don’t you just love friends who share your love for food and creativety!
My best friend is like that but she works abroad..we have a blast when she comes over
Juliana
Linda, beautiful color your lemonade…love the flavors in it, specially the basil…very creative.
Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Ginger
Yummy! I first had basil in a watermelon basil margarita earlier this year and still think about how wonderful the basil tasted. I am surely going to be making this drink by weeks end because I bet it is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Maris (In Good Taste)
This has got to be the perfect summer drink!
Veronica's Kitchen
The combination of blueberries, basil with lemonade and vodka sounds wonderful, especially when you’re having it with a good friend. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa (Smart Food and Fit)
Blueberries and basil what a perfect summer combination! We make fresh fruit lemonade for the kids all the time, of course minus the vodka! I look forward to trying this drink, now I’m thirsty and it’s only 6 am in the morning!
kitchenbelleicious
oh my word- this drink looks incredible! WOW!
Kay aka Babygirl
Okay everyone knows I’m not a drinker but I can whip this up for my guest whenever I have a party. This would go great with several appetizers as well. great recipe
Geni - Sweet and Crumby
This looks fantastic and so different. I can’t wait to try it out on some guests. I believe I will be very popular.
lindsey@lindselicious
I love basil in drinks! I am going to have to remember to make this at a shower I am hosting next month!
Mikalee Byerman
This looks AMAZING! I just bought a bottle of sparkling lemonade — and I have vodka — and I have blueberries and basil.
Guess you can’t guess what I’ll be drinking tonight…
😉
founditonapostednote
Yeah!!! I love Basil, especially in the summer. I make a basil concoction, too. Here is what I do: (http://founditonapostednote.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/summertime-elixir/)
PCC Advantage
I want one of those now…is it too early to start drinking at 11am? 😉
anjobanjo22
Definitely gonna try this out during a girls’ night! Thanks for sharing and congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
habituallearner
This is the definition of a summer drink. Can’t wait to try it. Cheers!
cassiecares
Wow, I’m inspired. I love making little treats for my guests, and this is perfect timing! Now I’m going to sneak onto my neighbor’s porch so I can grab some fresh basil. They won’t mind, I’m sure, if I bring them a drink!
Great post, and congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
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It should be very fresh.
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Evie Garone
Sounds interesting and looks just great . . .nice to be together with great friends! Kudos to you on Freshly Pressed for a nice summer drink, Thanks!
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valeriepassonno
Congrats on Freshly Pressed. Sounds great. Have you ever infused your own vodka? I did, and it was easy and turned out great (it’s on my blog if you are interested http://bit.ly/iso2nG). Have a great weekend!
thoughtbasket
Sounds great. I might go with regular vodka, so as not to over blueberry it, but maybe I should do a blind taste test and see. If only it weren’t 10 in the morning right now!
Elizabeth (soimahomebody)
Wow, I am not a big drinker but this looks SO amazing! I will have to give it a try!
trialsinfood
looks good!
Culinary Life
This looks delicious. I’m really impressed by your modern twist on a classic summer drink. I’d like to feature this on my blog (culinarylife.org) if that’s ok with you! Also, check out some of my cocktails, like the lychee bubbly martini. I’m sure you’ll love.
Now onto those champagne cupcakes! Cheers!
be awake
yup! i wish to try it. very much! thanks for sharing!
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Karl
Thanks for sharing.
Been making similar for some time using raw honey from local hives and rosemary.
Alan King
Wow! This sounds delicious! My fiancee’s a blueberry nut, and we both love basil. I “liked” this so I can show her this recipe. Thanks for this post!
Talie Ward Harris
YUM. My fresh Maine blueberries will be coming along in about three weeks. Basil is ready to go; this is a perfect garden party cocktail. Thank you!
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Raymond
Should be full of antioxidants
Rosie
Could you post a recipe for this drink. I would love to try it.
spicegirlfla
Hi Rosie,
The recipe is listed above to make 1 cocktail.
Karen
Spending our summers on a lake in Maine, I’m always looking for a new summer drink to serve our weekend guests. Maine and blueberries…I will definitely prepare this drink. As you can see from my recent blog A Slice of Summer on a Plate, I’m into blueberries and lemons. Having lived in Florida for thirty years I can definitely relate to your blog and I’m adding you to my blogroll.
elamordemivida
yumm
Eva Von Pelt
This sounds so refreshing! Can’t wait to make it this weekend! Could become a standard drink once my blueberry bushes start producing luscious fruit : )
Square Eyes
This would never normally be something that I try. When I saw the name of it I immediately thought ‘Gross!’ But it does look rather refreshing, and I would assume that the lemonade and fruit would go together nicely. And of course an added bonus that there’s vodka in it too! I’ll be sure to give it a try at my next dinner party … or next free evening!
Julia
looks so delicious. will have to try! thanks 🙂
stellycious stella
Tempting!! 😛
Elle
That looks stunning!! I’ll definitely be trying this one out.
Computer Repairs Nottingham
Wow I need to try. Yumme, yummeeeee
snawitz
Thanks for sharing
have a nice weekend
ron abbass
Yum and them some @”Sweet and tangy lemonade with muddled blueberries and basil”. A delectable vodka blend that surely would tempt one’s appetite. I must try it. Congrats on getting freshly pressed. 🙂
Geni - Sweet and Crumby
You’re famous!!!! Congratulaions on FP! 🙂
Lafemmeroar
Looks yummy and refreshing. I wouldn’t mind getting tipsy with this cocktail. I’ll just think that I’m detoxing since blueberries have anti-oxidant properties.
eatwithfatjoe
tipsy and healthy…..what a concept…..
thebigbookofdating
O this looks sinfully good! (;
SimonAndRoni
I will be trying this very soon! Looks yummy.
Ginger
Congrats on being Freahly Pressed! I just saw it this morning!! Well deserved 🙂
the.heather.elizabeth
what a fantastic and delicious-sounding drink! i’ll be trying this today for my “by the pool” drink :]
dietplaid
Looks good! Very refreshing and with a hot upstairs apartment- I’m going to buy some blueberries and get muddling!
CultureChoc2010
Looks good!
Chris
I love the smell of basil. Never thought to put it in a drink, though. This looks great!
Lili-les-Bains
Wow… On the boat, in a bay, we will drink to this, ; D
travelwithlaughter
Delish and REFRESHING!
allaboutgoodlife
i love the combination! thumbs up!
allaboutgoodlife
i love the combination of basis and bluberries! thumbs up!
KC
Looks so good! Definitely need to try this in the very near future!
thefooddoctor
Congrats on being freshly pressed! YAY! super happy for you
Joe Labriola
Interesting drink. I had to get creative the other night and ended up with Corona, gin, mountain dew code red and sliced cherries… It was a pretty good night.
ninjawiththeorangetshirt
Looks awesome :))
Irfan Handi
Greetings . . .
I love It!!!
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theamberlight
Happy Fourth of July to me!!! And Thank You!!! I will be having these next weekend!!!! Mmmmm I can taste them now. Congrats on FP!!!
Christi Ingram Avon Rep
Sounds absolutely scrumptuous. <3
eatwithfatjoe
Delicious…..not sure what else to say….
Smith & Ratliff
This looks amazing!
We made a few cocktails last week ourselves with basil and other Greenmarket-fresh ingredients.
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Alessandro Paiva
Gotta try it!
Bonju Patten
love this – will come in very handy for a lot of weekends!
Melina's Hangout
Congrats on your being FP!!
Atkins Diet Phase 1
Yummy 🙂
Hopefully this one acceptable by my diet program, in case not accepted, I don’t know whether I can avoid this temptation 😀
treeguyvt
Nice…. now here in Vermont we put maple syrup in prett’near everything, so I may have to tinker with the recipe a little….congrats and thanks to you!
ksyndrome
Kinda looks like Zombie. And with blueberries in it, I bet that thing tastes like heaven.
richannkur
yummy
The Logophile
This looks so delicious and necessary for a quencher on these hot summer days. I never tasted basil in a drink and I have seen it many times. I was scared off by the idea but this recipe makes me want to be daring and give it a shot. Congrats on FP!
Niagara Wedding Photographer
Wow, that looks absolutely great. I’m going to have to give that a try!
whatafy
This looks absolutely delicious 😀
Thanks! I think I’m gonna make this cocktail for my girl because this days are hot days here!
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rgoldfarb
We have fresh basil growing on the deck…I know what i’ll be drinking this weekend! Thanks for the great recipe! 🙂
60minutequitsmoking
Looks good! Definitely a great drink for the hot days. Smell of basil makes it refreshing.
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CONIEFOX
Yummy! i like Lemonade very much!!!
realanonymousgirl2011
Thanks! I will have to try this!
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ablackdogbarking
This sounds fantastic. I am going to try it this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
anna and liz
this looks like such a good summer treat! looks so yummy! thanks for the recipe:)
juliacastorp
i want to try this too, thanks
ambrosiana
Congrats!!!! You were freshly pressed!!! Well deserved!! you have a great blog!!!!!
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glutenfreezen
This recipe along with your watermelon Mojito recipe will be printed out today and filed in my “drinks to take on camping trips” file!
The other day when I was in the liqueur store picking up a bottle of gluten free Tequila for our Mexican Super Bowl dinner, I ran across a gorgeous bottle of Vodka made from grapes. Another alcohol that’s gluten-free…uh oh. 😉