Blueberry Martini

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• Garnish:
• 4 oz Blueberry vodka
• 1 T simple syrup
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• lemon wedge
• granulated sugar

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Rub lemon wdge over rims of 2 martini glasser; press into sugar to coat.

Half-fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice; shake to mix. Strain into prepared martini glasses.

Simple Syrup: In small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1/2 C each granulated sugar and water to boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns clean. Let cool.

Blueberry Vodka:
3 C fresh wild blueberries or thawed frozen wild blueberries
3 strips 4x1-inch lemon zest (white pith removed)
half vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1-750ml bottle vodka

In large glass bowl, mash blueberries lightly. Add lemon zest and vanilla bean; stir in vodka. Cover whti plastic wrap and let stand in cool place, stirring occasionally for 3 days.