Berry vodka cocktails are quick to make with only a few ingredients. You don't even need a shaker to make these fruity sparkling beverages. And these festive summery drinks are refined sugar-free!
Inspired by my sparkling watermelon mocktails, these adult beverages have just the right amount of sweetness with a hint of fresh herbs and citrus for balance.
And no professional bartender skills required! You don't even need a cocktail shaker.
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Ingredients
- Fresh berries like blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries (choose one or a combination)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Vodka
- Lemon juice
- Ice (cubes or crushed)
- Club soda
- Extra berries for garnish (optional)
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
Equipment
While not required, there are a few mixology tools that are nice to have when making berry vodka cocktails.
- An inexpensive muddler to crush the fruit and herbs. This brings out the flavors and will turn your beverage a beautiful color. Or use the back of a wooden spoon.
- Shot glasses to measure out the vodka and fresh lemon juice. I like these ones that have the measurements listed on the side. But if you're used making mixed drinks, feel free to eyeball it.
Instructions
- In a tall glass, muddle the berries and basil leaves.
- Pour in the vodka and lemon juice.
- Add ice and top off the glass with club soda.
- Stir, garnish the glass, if desired, and enjoy!
Serving suggestions
Berry vodka cocktails pair well with a variety of cuisines. Enjoy them with American favorites like veggie chickpea burgers and crispy hand cut fries.
Or serve them with Mexican-inspired dishes like vegan chorizo and potato tacos and chips and simple guacamole.
They're also wonderful with Asian-inspired recipes like air fried crispy orange tofu, coconut jasmine rice, and sesame asparagus.
Recipe FAQs
Muddling is the process of smushing the fruit and herbs to infuse their flavors in a drink.
If you don't have a cocktail muddler, you can use a blunt kitchen tool like the handle of a wooden spoon.
Although there isn't a standard measurement, a shot glass is generally 1.5 fluid ounces, or 44.4 milliliters.
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📋 Recipe
Berry Vodka Cocktails
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh berries , (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and/or sliced strawberries)
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ice, crushed or cubes
- club soda
- additional berries for garnish, (optional)
Instructions
- Muddle the berries and basil in a tall glass.½ cup fresh berries , 3 fresh basil leaves
- Pour in the vodka and lemon juice.1½ ounces vodka, ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- Add as much ice as desired.ice
- Top off the glass with club soda.club soda
- Stir and garnish with additional fresh berries, if desired, and enjoy!additional berries for garnish
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation.
Bailey kay says
I love this. Me and my husband are going on a diet and this fits it exactly!
Amy Katz says
That's fantastic! I hope you both enjoy them.
Barbara says
very refreshing. I did not add the sparkling water because I don't like carbonation. it was wonderful without it. not too sweet, not too strong, just right. it does leave room for another cocktail which makes me happy.
Amy says
Thank you, Barbara! Happy New Year!