Make Blueberry Simple Syrup:
In a saucepan, combine water, blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, crushing the blueberries.
Strain the mixture, discarding the solids. Keep the liquid for the syrup.
In a saucepan, combine water, blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, crushing the blueberries.
Strain the mixture, discarding the solids. Keep the liquid for the syrup.
Prepare the Martini:
In a cocktail shaker, add blueberries and muddle them to release juices.
Add lemon juice, blueberry simple syrup (or plain simple syrup and muddled blueberries), vodka, and ice.
Shake well to combine and chill the mixture.
In a cocktail shaker, add blueberries and muddle them to release juices.
Add lemon juice, blueberry simple syrup (or plain simple syrup and muddled blueberries), vodka, and ice.
Shake well to combine and chill the mixture.
Serve:
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a few blueberries on a skewer or a twist of lemon peel.
Enjoy your refreshing Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini!
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a few blueberries on a skewer or a twist of lemon peel.
Enjoy your refreshing Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini!