Blueberry Smash

From the kitchen of Carly

Crushed blueberries, citrus, and mint collide with vodka and elderflower liqueur in this sophisticated smash. Tart, herbaceous, and balanced, it's the kind of drink that tastes refreshing while feeling like an occasion.

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Servings
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Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 12 lemons, sliced into rounds
  • 12 limes, sliced into rounds
  • 11 cup fresh blueberries
  • 11/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish
  • 11 1/2 cups vodka
  • 13/4 cup St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)

Instructions

  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, and 2 cups of ice cubes.

  2. Divide drink among coupe or highball glasses; top with more ice cubes. Garnish each drink with a mint sprig.