When the heat is relentless, nothing refreshes like a chilled Sparkling Blueberry Thyme Vodka Lemonade. It balances bright fruity tartness with lively bubbles, while a whisper of thyme adds a delicate, herbaceous note you’ll crave. Be ready to pour a second glass.
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Look at that gorgeous purple hue. Bright, colorful drinks are my go-to in summer. After a long day of cooking or writing, a cheerful cocktail can lift the mood and make the evening feel special.
This drink lingered in my mind after the first time I made it. I remember tasting a blueberry-thyme lemonade years ago early in my food-blogging days. The exact place escapes me, but I’ll never forget how refreshing that fruity, herbal combination felt on a hot afternoon.
Turning that idea into a bubbly cocktail was a natural move. Sparkling elements lift the flavors and make this lemonade feel celebratory. If the color doesn’t captivate you first, the layered taste will: blueberry depth, a hint of thyme, bright lemon, and fizzy finish.
Bubbly cocktails just make life feel lighter.
The key to this cocktail is the blueberry thyme simple syrup. It’s rich and nuanced without being cloyingly sweet. A small amount transforms plain vodka lemonade into a drink with real character. Make a double batch of the syrup and refrigerate it for easy happy-hour pours all week. The recipe also scales well for a pitcher when you’re serving friends.
What you’ll love: the vibrant color, the subtle herbal lift from thyme, the blueberry’s fruity richness, and the effervescence of club soda that brings everything together. It’s an easy, memorable summer sipper.
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This Recipe’s Must Haves
- Highball glasses to serve these cocktails in style.
- A long mixing spoon to combine ingredients smoothly.
- Paper straws (optional) for a pretty finishing touch.
Save this Sparkling Blueberry Thyme Vodka Lemonade recipe for your next warm-weather gathering.
Sparkling Blueberry Thyme Vodka Lemonade
5 mins
10 mins
15 mins
1 cocktail + 1/2 cup blueberry thyme syrup
ingredients
- 1 oz blueberry thyme simple syrup
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- club soda, to top
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 sprigs thyme
instructions
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For the simple syrup: in a small saucepan over high heat, combine blueberries, sugar, water, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Remove from heat once the sugar has dissolved, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes to infuse the thyme.
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Strain the syrup into an airtight container, refrigerate, and chill until ready to use.
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To assemble the cocktail: fill a highball glass with ice. Add 1 oz blueberry-thyme simple syrup, 2 oz vodka, and 1/2 oz lemon juice. Stir to combine.
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Top with club soda and garnish with fresh blueberries, a sprig of thyme, and a lemon wheel.
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Serve immediately and enjoy.
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