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Blueberry Martini

A proper blueberry martini balances smooth vodka with fresh fruit, a touch of sweetness, and enough sophistication to make you feel like you're at an upscale bar. This recipe lets the berries shine without turning into a sugary mess, and you can make it in under five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Modern American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 to 10 fresh blueberries
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 0.5 ounce dry vermouth
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 cup ice for shaking
  • 2 to 3 blueberries for garnish
  • lemon twist optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger for measuring
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Martini glass or coupe glass
  • Muddler or back of a wooden spoon
  • Small cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pop your martini glass into the freezer for at least five minutes before you start mixing.
  2. Add eight to ten fresh blueberries to your cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to gently crush them, pressing just hard enough to release their juice without completely pulverizing them into a paste.
  3. Fill your shaker halfway with fresh ice.
  4. Measure out two ounces of vodka using your jigger and pour it into the shaker with the ice and muddled blueberries.
  5. Add 0.5 ounce of dry vermouth to the shaker.
  6. Pour in 0.5 ounce of fresh lemon juice and 0.25 ounce of simple syrup.
  7. Close your shaker tightly and shake for about ten to fifteen seconds with firm, confident movements.
  8. Using your cocktail strainer, pour the mixture from the shaker into your pre-chilled martini glass. Strain smoothly to leave most of the ice and pulp behind in the shaker.
  9. Drop two or three fresh blueberries into the drink as a garnish, and add a lemon twist on the rim if you want extra aroma and color. Serve immediately while the cocktail is at peak chill.

Notes

Use a bar spoon to gently stir your ingredients in the shaker for ten seconds before shaking if you want a more subtle blueberry flavor, or shake longer if you prefer a bolder fruit-forward taste. Use the freshest blueberries you can find and squeeze your lemon juice fresh right before making the drink. Keep your vodka in the freezer so it's already cold when you pour it into the shaker.