You guys are going to enjoy this blueberry whiskey cocktail. A refreshing and straightforward whiskey cocktail that requires just 5 ingredients. Whip this up after a long day at work or for a summer cookout event.

Blueberry Whiskey Cocktail

The Blueberry Whiskey Cocktail is a perfect way to end the day on a sweet note, and it’s sure to be a hit at your weekend holiday party. It is a sweet and tangy whiskey cocktail that is a delicious summer drink. The fresh blueberries add such a vibrant flavor to the drink that it makes you want one more drink. Let me share some common questions and tips to help set you up for success in making your cocktail at home!

What you will need to make this Blueberry Whiskey Cocktail

Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey. For this cocktail, I reached for the classic Jack Daniel’s. It is a mellow whiskey that isn’t too overpowering and will allow all the other ingredients to stand out in the cocktail. I did two ounces, but add more to fit your liking if you want a more potent cocktail.

Sweet and Sour Mix. Head to the store, pick up some sweet and sour mix, or make your own. Either will work for this recipe. It will help add some sweetness but mostly that tang you are going to love in the whiskey.

Blueberries. I used fresh ripe blueberries. If you do not have fresh berries, reach for frozen. It will be a different texture as the berries will be softer, but the flavor will be the same.

Agave Syrup. Here is the ingredient to add sweetness to your drink. You want a liquid syrup so it doesn’t have sugar crystals at the bottom of your cup like classic granulated sugar would go.

Lemon Juice. Grab a juicer or slice and squeeze some fresh lemon juice into your drink. This will help complete your whiskey drink. The acid in the lemon juice is a perfect addition to the cocktail.

Ingredients for this blueberry cocktail

2 ounces Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey
2.5 ounces Sweet-n-Sour Mixer
8 fresh ripe blueberries
1 tbsp agave syrup
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

Into a cocktail shaker, add blueberries and muddle.
Add ice, Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey, sweet-n-sour mix, agave syrup, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 30-seconds—strain over ice into a standard rocks glass.
Garnish with a wheel of lemon and two ripe blueberries on a cocktail stick. Serve.
Cheers!

What does it mean to muddle?

When you muddle the blueberries, that means to press and break apart the berries a bit. This will help release the juice and flavors of the berries, so when you mix up your drink, it bursts with flavor.

If you were to leave the berries whole, you would find it won’t flavor your drink the same way.

An alternative option for agave syrup?

You can reach for honey in replace of the agave to add sweetness without overpowering the drink. Honey adds a little bit of a different flavor, but it will still complement the cocktail nicely.

How to make the sweet and sour mix?

Add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar into a pan and heat on medium heat. You will cook until the sugar is melted. It is essential to stir the mixture to make sure the sugar doesn’t burn. Then you will remove it from the heat.

Add in 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup lime juice. Mix well and then store in the fridge and use as you would like in drinks.

So what are you waiting for? Whip up this blueberry whiskey cocktail and enjoy a refreshing, straightforward drink that requires just 5 ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for after a long day at work or as part of your summer cookout event menu. Enjoy! Find more cocktails to try below!

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