blueberry smash

i love my friends.

some of them most of them pictured here:

(pic via ahn)

i love these PYTs for a lot of reasons.

too many to mention here.

last weekend, with the help of these friends,

i tried to perfect the 'blueberry smash'

i found a recipe for this cocktail in bon appetit,

and it seemed like an obvious choice.

ingredients

2 lemons, sliced into rounds

2 limes, sliced into rounds

1 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish

1 1/2 cups vodka

3/4 cup st. germain (elderflower liqueur)

(yes, you'll need to make a special trip tot he liguer store)

directions

1. using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon,

coarsely mash lemon and lime slices, blueberries, and mint leaves in a large pitcher.

stir in vodka, st. germain.

2. divide drink among coupe or highball glasses, filled with ice.

garnish each drink with a mint sprig.

so......... let's just say this:

the first version of this drink was

1. delicious

2. SUPER strong

later in the weekend, i think i perfected the recipe....

christine's directions

1. in large tumbler, muddle blueberries and mint

2. add juice from 2 limes and 2 lemons.

add vodka, st. germain, and ice.

3. shake vigorously.

4. two options for serving...

a. pour into cocktail glass

b. pour over ice into a tall glass, add splash of soda

5. enjoy!! :) 

definitely a make again.

easy for a summer party.

cheers!