Blueberry Basil Sparkle Cocktail

If you’re looking for a drink that screams summer in both taste and presentation, the Blueberry Basil Sparkle delivers. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, herbal, and effervescent—a cocktail that feels equally at home at a backyard brunch or an elevated evening gathering.

Blueberries offer a pop of natural sweetness and vivid color, while fresh basil brings a garden-fresh complexity that brightens every sip. The combination feels both familiar and unexpectedly refined. Finished with soda water for a refreshing lift, this cocktail is light, sessionable, and hard to put down.

Whether you’re entertaining friends or just treating yourself to something special, the Blueberry Basil Sparkle is a beautiful reminder that simple ingredients can create unforgettable moments. It’s a drink that tastes as good as it looks—and it looks stunning.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka or gin
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 oz basil simple syrup (see note)
• 6–8 fresh blueberries
• 2 oz soda water
• Ice cubes
• Garnish: Skewered blueberries and fresh basil sprig

Instructions

1. In a shaker, muddle the blueberries with basil simple syrup and lemon juice.
2. Add vodka or gin and fill the shaker with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Double strain into a chilled Collins or coupe glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Top with soda water and give it a gentle stir.
6. Garnish with a basil sprig and a skewer of blueberries for a polished finish.

Blueberry Basil Sparkle

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 oz vodka or gin
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 oz basil simple syrup
• 6 –8 fresh blueberries
• 2 oz soda water
• Ice cubes
• Garnish: skewered blueberries and fresh basil sprig

Method

 

1. In a shaker, muddle the blueberries with basil simple syrup and lemon juice.
2. Add vodka or gin and fill the shaker with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Double strain into a chilled Collins or coupe glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Top with soda water and give it a gentle stir.
6. Garnish with a basil sprig and a skewer of blueberries.

Notes

To make basil simple syrup: combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and a handful of fresh basil. Simmer until sugar dissolves, steep 15 minutes, then strain.

For a zero-proof version, omit the alcohol and increase soda water to 4 oz—it still delivers a refreshing, herbaceous kick.