Blueberry Tuscan Lemonade with Vodka

Blueberry Tuscan Lemonade with Vodka is so refreshing. Blueberry simple syrup is mixed with lemon vodka and Sprite.

Picture yourself sitting in the shade under a big tree sipping on this cocktail out of a mason jar.

When I think of summer drinks, I think of sweet and fruity drinks like this Coconut Amaretto Cocktail. Coconut is for the beaches, but lemon is for the backyard.

This recipe makes 4 drinks, so invite some friends over for a good time!

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Tuscan Lemonade Ingredients

To make this adult lemonade recipe, you will need the following ingredients (see the recipe card below for exact amounts):

• Blueberries
• Sugar
• Water
• Lemon: You will need the zest and the juice from one lemon
• Lemon vodka
• Sprite

How to Make Blueberry Vodka Lemonade

1. Make the Blueberry Simple Syrup: Place the blueberries, sugar and water in a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat. Smash some berries with a fork or a muddler while stirring. Sauce will thicken slightly. Allow to cool.
2. Make the Lemon Zest: Zest lemon and add to 1/8 C sugar. Using a fork, press zest into sugar combining it together. Using a lemon slice, trace the rim of your glass to moisten. Place rim into lemon sugar to coat rim. [Use mason jars for an extra summery feel!]
3. Make the Lemonade: Fill glass with ice. Pour 2 ounces lemon vodka and 1 cup Sprite into each glass. Add 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice into each glass. Pour 2 tablespoons of the blueberry simple syrup on top and garnish with a lemon slice and blueberries. Alternatively, you can add all ingredients to a pitcher and divide evenly between the mason jars.

This summer vodka drink is fruity and delicious! Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Can I Make this Drink Non-Alcoholic?

If you don’t drink alcohol, you can substitute lemonade for the vodka. 

Tuscan Lemonade with Vodka | Summer Drink Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

I can just see you sitting in the shade under a big tree sipping on this Blueberry Tuscan Lemonade out of a mason jar.

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Ingredients

For the Blueberry Simple Syrup:

• 1/2 C blueberries
• 1/2 C sugar
• 1/2 C water

For the Lemon Zest:

• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1/8 C sugar

For the Lemonade:

• 8 oz vodka, lemon flavored
• 4 C Sprite
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

For the Blueberry Simple Syrup:

1. Place the blueberries, sugar and water in a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat.
2. Smash some berries with a fork while stirring. Sauce will thicken slightly. Allow to cool.

For the Lemon Zest:

1. Zest lemon and add to 1/8 C sugar.
2. Using a fork, press zest into sugar combining it together.
3. Using a lemon slice, trace the rim of your glass to moisten. Place rim into lemon sugar to coat rim.

For the Lemonade:

1. Fill glass with ice.
2. Pour 2 oz lemon vodka and 1 C Sprite into each glass. Add 1/4 tsp lemon juice into each glass.
3. Pour 2 tablespoons of the blueberry simple syrup on top and garnish with a lemon slice and blueberries.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 370Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 1gSugar: 59gProtein: 1g

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