15 Best Blueberry Cocktails to Try This Summer for a Sweet Twist

Blueberry cocktails are a fabulous way to add a burst of fruity flair to drinks all year round. From bold Blueberry Daiquiris to sophisticated Blueberry Martinis, these recipes make the most of fresh berries, frozen fruit, or even blueberry juice. Expect a sweet, fruity twist that enhances both flavor and color. Whether you’re entertaining or treating yourself, these blueberry-inspired drinks bring a vibrant touch to every occasion.

1. Blueberry Daiquiri

Ah, the darling Daiquiri — a warm-weather balm if ever there was one! If you’re experimenting with blueberry cocktails this summer, the Blueberry Daiquiri deserves a spot on your list. Fruity, tangy, and icy-cool, it’s sunshine in a glass.

Ingredients

• 2 oz White rum
• 1 oz Lime juice, fresh
• 1 oz Simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• Half a cup of blueberries, fresh
• Half a cup of ice

Method

1. Add the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, blueberries, and ice to a blender
2. Blend until smooth
3. Pour into a chilled glass
4. Adjust sweetness or tartness to taste
5. Serve immediately

Wray & Nephew Rum is a great choice for a Blueberry Daiquiri. Its rich, tropical notes perfectly complement the fruity sweetness of blueberries, paving the way for a cocktail that’s vibrant and well-balanced.

More Daiquiris to try: Banana Daiquiri | Strawberry Daiquiri | Strawberry Vodka Daiquiri  

2. Blueberry Bourbon Smash

For a blueberry cocktail with a dapper bourbon backbone, go with the Blueberry Bourbon Smash. 

Ingredients

• 8–10 Blueberries, fresh
• Fresh mint leaves
• 2 oz Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
• 1 oz Lemon juice, fresh
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• Ice

Method

1. Add the blueberries and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle
2. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice
3. Shake vigorously to combine
4. Strain into a glass filled with ice
5. Serve immediately

More summery sippers: 13 Bourbon-Based Summer Cocktails to Beat the Heat 

3. Blueberry Vodka Smash

If you love a pretty vodka cocktail in summer, you’ve got to try this Blueberry Vodka Smash. Blueberry vodka cocktails are such a lovely color since the vodka makes a nice neutral carrier for the pigments in the fruit.  

Ingredients

• 8–10 Blueberries, fresh
• Fresh mint leaves
• 2 oz SKYY Vodka
• 1 oz Lemon juice, fresh
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• Ice

Method

1. Add the blueberries and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle
2. Add the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice
3. Shake vigorously to combine
4. Strain into a glass filled with ice
5. Serve immediately

4. Blueberry Gin Smash

For a blueberry mixed drink with crisp, herbaceous energy, the Blueberry Gin Smash is a natural pick. Juicy berries, fresh mint, and Bulldog Gin make this cocktail as vibrant as it is delightful.

Ingredients

• 8–10 Blueberries, fresh
• Fresh mint leaves
• 2 oz Bulldog Gin
• 1 oz Lemon juice, fresh
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• Ice

Method

1. Add the blueberries and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle
2. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice
3. Shake vigorously to combine
4. Strain into a glass filled with ice
5. Serve immediately

Learn more: What is Gin Made From: The Ori(gin) Story & More 

5. Blueberry Lemon Drop

The Lemon Drop Martini is a dainty darling in our summertime cocktail lineup, and this Blueberry Lemon Drop follows right in her graceful footsteps. Cocktails with blueberry juice seldom come more graceful than this.  

Ingredients

• 2 oz SKYY Vodka
• 1 oz Blueberry syrup or liqueur
• 1 oz Lemon juice, fresh
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• Ice
• Sugar, for rimming the glass

Method

1. Rim a chilled cocktail glass with sugar
2. Fill a shaker with ice
3. Add the vodka, blueberry syrup or liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup
4. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds
5. Strain into the prepared glass
6. Serve immediately

Learn how to make blueberry syrup for cocktails here: Easy Syrup Variations for Cocktail Making 

6. Blueberry Margarita

Looking for the best Margarita cocktail to try at home? Put the Blueberry Margarita on your list right now. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Espolòn Tequila Blanco
• 1 oz Blueberry liqueur or syrup
• 1 oz Lime juice, fresh
• 0.5 oz Agave syrup or simple syrup
• Ice
• Salt, for rimming the glass
• Blueberries and a lime wedge, to garnish

Method

1. Rim a glass with salt and fill with fresh ice
2. Add the tequila, blueberry liqueur or syrup, lime juice, and agave or simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice
3. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds
4. Strain into the prepared glass
5. Garnish with blueberries and a lime wedge

7. Blueberry Vodka Lemonade

For blueberry alcoholic drinks that go down a treat at brunch or a picnic, we highly recommend our Blueberry Vodka Lemonade. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz SKYY Vodka
• 1 oz Blueberry syrup or liqueur
• 2 oz Lemon juice, fresh
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• Ice
• Blueberries and lemon slices, to garnish

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice
2. Add the vodka, blueberry syrup or liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup
3. Stir well to combine
4. Garnish with blueberries and lemon slices
5. Stir gently to distribute the flavors
6. Adjust syrup quantities to taste

8. Blueberry Mojito

Our list of blueberry cocktail recipes wouldn’t be complete without the superbly quenching Blueberry Mojito. 

Ingredients

• 8–10 Blueberries, fresh
• 6–8 Mint leaves, fresh
• 2 oz Wray & Nephew White Rum
• 1 oz Lime juice, fresh
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• Club soda, to top
• Crushed ice
• Mint sprig and blueberries, to garnish

Method

1. Muddle the blueberries and mint leaves in a glass
2. Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir well
4. Top with club soda
5. Garnish with a mint sprig and a few blueberries

More Mojito magic: Classic Mojito | Virgin Mojito 

9. Bluebird Sky Sour

We adore a frothy sour cocktail, and the Bluebird Sky Sour is a completely delightful example of this time-honored drink staple. The blueberry honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness to this whiskey cocktail.  

Ingredients

• 2 oz Whiskey
• 0.75 oz Blueberry honey syrup
• 0.5 oz Lemon juice, fresh
• Ice
• Blueberries, to garnish

Method

1. Fill a shaker with ice
2. Add the whiskey, blueberry honey syrup, and lemon juice
3. Shake well
4. Strain into a glass over fresh ice
5. Garnish with blueberries

Blueberry honey syrup

Ingredients

• 8 oz Water
• 4 oz Honey
• 4 oz Sugar
• 4 oz Blueberries, fresh

Method

1. Combine the water, honey, sugar, and blueberries in a small saucepan over medium heat
2. Muddle the blueberries and stir until the sugar dissolves
3. Remove from heat, let cool, and strain into an airtight container
4. Store in the refrigerator

10. Blueberry Sangria

When you’re hosting and want a pitcher that slaps both in looks and flavor, Blueberry Sangria is the way to go. Juicy, boozy, and built for sharing, it’s basically a crowd-pleaser in a jug.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle Red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 1 cup SKYY Blueberry Vodka
• 0.5 cup Blueberry syrup
• 1 cup Blueberries, fresh
• 1 Orange, sliced
• 1 Lemon, sliced
• 2 cups Ginger ale or lemon-lime soda (optional, for fizz)
• Ice

Method

1. In a large pitcher, combine the wine, vodka, blueberry syrup, blueberries, orange slices, and lemon slices
2. Stir gently to mix
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight
4. When ready to serve, add ice to glasses and pour in the sangria with fruit
5. Top with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda if desired

Also see: 20 Fruity Cocktail Recipes to Try This Season

11. Blueberry Colada

If a creamy Piña Colada ticks all your must-have DIY cocktail boxes, it’s time to make the Blueberry Colada, bestie! 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Wray & Nephew White Rum
• 1 oz Blueberry syrup or Blueberry liqueur
• 2 oz Coconut cream
• 2 oz Pineapple juice
• 1 cup Blueberries, fresh or frozen
• Ice
• Blueberries and a pineapple wedge, to garnish

Method

1. Add the rum, blueberry syrup or liqueur, coconut cream, pineapple juice, blueberries, and a handful of ice to a blender
2. Blend until smooth and creamy
3. Adjust consistency with more pineapple juice or a splash of water if needed
4. Pour into a glass
5. Garnish with blueberries and a pineapple wedge

Learn more: The 8 Best Blue Curaçao Substitutes (2024)

12. Blueberry Martini

Of course, you also have to try a Martini dressed up in its blueberry finest!

Ingredients

• 2 oz SKYY Vodka
• 1 oz Blueberry liqueur or blueberry syrup
• 0.5 oz Lemon juice, fresh
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• Ice

Method

1. Add the vodka, blueberry liqueur or syrup, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice
2. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds
3. Strain into a chilled Martini glass
4. Adjust sweetness or tartness by modifying the simple syrup or lemon juice to taste

Read next: 22 Types of Martinis You Should Know 

13. Blueberry Old Fashioned Cocktail

The Old Fashioned is a slow sipper that never seems to go out of style, and the Blueberry Old Fashioned is a completely amazing riff on the classic. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
• 0.5 oz Blueberry syrup
• 2 dashes Bitters
• Blueberries, fresh
• Orange peel twist, to garnish
• Ice

Method

1. Muddle a few fresh blueberries with the blueberry syrup in an old-fashioned glass
2. Add ice cubes and pour in the bourbon or whiskey
3. Add the bitters
4. Stir gently to blend the flavors
5. Garnish with an orange peel twist and a few fresh blueberries
6. Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of blueberry syrup to taste

Go pro: 18 Best Old Fashioned Variations (Unique Recipes and Ideas)

14. Blueberry Mocktail with Mint & Lime

Bright, juicy, and super easy to sip, the Blueberry Mint Mocktail is a no-booze beauty that still brings plenty of flavor. It’s a fizzy, fruity pick for any time you want the vibe without the alcohol.

Ingredients

• 10 Blueberries, fresh
• 5 Mint leaves, fresh
• 2 oz Lime juice, fresh
• 8 oz Sparkling water or Kombucha
• 1 oz Honey syrup (optional, for sweetness)
• Ice

Method

1. Muddle the blueberries and mint leaves in a serving glass
2. Add the lime juice
3. Fill the glass with ice
4. Top with sparkling water or kombucha
5. Stir gently
6. Add honey syrup during muddling if you prefer a sweeter sip

Summer sipping: 11 Best Blue Mocktails (Non-alcoholic) to Try in 2025

15. Blueberry Prosecco Spritz

For those who love a lighter sip with plenty of personality, the Blueberry Thyme Spritz delivers. It’s low-ABV, bubbly, and just the right mix of fruity and herbal to keep things interesting without going heavy.

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Blueberries, fresh
• 1 sprig Thyme, leaves only (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 oz Lemon juice, fresh
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• 1 oz Tonic water or club soda
• 3 oz Prosecco, chilled
• Blueberries, skewered, to garnish
• Ice
  

Method

1. Muddle the blueberries and thyme leaves in a glass
2. Fill the glass with ice and stir
3. Add the lemon juice, simple syrup, tonic water, and Prosecco
4. Stir gently to combine
5. Garnish with skewered blueberries or a sprig of thyme

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