When your friend surprises you with fresh blueberries from his farm, it’s basically a requirement to create a cocktail with some of them!
If you’re a Vodka Soda drinker, this one’s for you – only it has flavor. And I mean no offense to anyone that loves a Vodka Soda, but let’s be honest – that little squeeze of lemon or lime doesn’t exactly constitute flavor. And I should know because I spent many, many years drinking them instead of other cocktails for the sake of saving calories.
This drink takes your Vodka Soda and brightens it up with some citrus and sweetness. I added a little of my Lively Root basil to the mix as well because I love it, and the result is a bright, refreshing, full of flavor cocktail. It’s also one that’s easily turned into a mocktail simply by leaving out the booze and doubling the club soda!
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A writer and photographer, Allie Albanese is the founder and curator of Parched Around the World. Here she seeks to tell stories about the intersection of food, drinks, cultures, and traditions in places near and far.
As the Beverage Director and Head Bartender of a high-volume cocktail bar, Allie spent years honing her mixology skills and learning about the fascinating world of drinks. In the time since, she's worked as a wine and cocktail consultant for both private and corporate clients, as well as a freelance journalist writing about cocktails, wine, food, and travel for various publications across the United States and abroad.
When mixing a drink for herself, you’ll likely find Allie with a fresh Gin Gimlet or a spicy Old Fashioned in hand!
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