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![In celebration of National Blueberry Day, try one of our favorite cocktail recipes: Spiked Blueberry-Mint Lemonade. It’s the perfect refresher on a hot summer day. ☀️
Here’s how to make it:
[INGREDIENTS]
10 blueberries
4–6 fresh mint leaves
2 ounce lemon juice
2 dashes of orange bitters
1 ounce simple syrup
4 ounces water
2 ounces vodka
Blueberries, mint for garnish
[DIRECTIONS]
Muddle blueberries, mint leaves, lemon juice and bitters in cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with additional blueberries and mint.
Serves 1.
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