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Homemade blueberry lemon drop martini in a sugar-rimmed glass, garnished with blueberries, lemon slice, and mint, with fresh fruit on marble background.

Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini

This Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini is a vibrant twist on the classic, featuring fresh muddled blueberries, tart lemon juice, and a sweet rimmed glass. A showstopper cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet and sour—ideal for parties or relaxing evenings.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best blueberry lemon drop martini, Blueberry lemon drop cocktail, Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini, Blueberry lemon drop martini with limoncello, Blueberry lemon drop martini with vodka, Blueberry martini, Easy blueberry lemon drop martini
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Infuse Time (if making syrup): 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker (With built-in strainer)
  • Fine mesh strainer (For double straining blueberry pulp)
  • Muddler (To crush fresh blueberries)
  • Citrus juicer or reamer (For fresh lemon juice)
  • Jigger (For precise measuring)
  • Martini glass (Chilled for best result)
  • Paring knife (For cutting garnishes)
  • Small plate (To hold sugar for rimming glass)

Ingredients

For the Cocktail:

  • 2 oz Vodka - Use high-quality brand
  • ¼ cup Blueberries - Fresh preferred, or thawed
  • 1 oz Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
  • ½ oz Simple syrup - Adjust to taste
  • ½ oz Triple sec - Or Cointreau
  • 1 cup Ice cubes - For shaking

Optional:

  • ½ oz Limoncello - For extra lemon flavor

For the Garnish:

  • As needed Sugar - For rimming glass
  • 1 Lemon twist - For garnish
  • 3–5 Blueberries - Fresh
  • 1 Mint sprig - Optional decorative touch

For Optional Blueberry Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup Blueberries - Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest - Optional for extra brightness

Instructions

  • Run lemon wedge around rim of martini glass. Dip in sugar and set aside.
  • Optional: Place glass in freezer while preparing cocktail.
  • (If using syrup) Simmer blueberries, sugar, water, and zest for 5 min. Strain and cool.
  • Add ¼ cup blueberries to shaker and muddle thoroughly.
  • Add vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
  • Fill shaker with ice, seal, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • Double strain into prepared martini glass.
  • Add lemon twist, blueberries, and optional mint. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 0.3g (1%) | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 45mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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