Berry Vodka Smash
Quench your thirst with a Berry Vodka Smash - a refreshing blend of juicy berries and vodka. It's the perfect cocktail for summer sipping!
Servings: 1 drink
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 raspberries
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- ice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce lime juice fresh squeezed
- soda water
- extra berries mint, and lime, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the berries and mint in a rocks glass. Muddle the berries and mint together until the berries are well broken up, and the mint is bruised and fragrant.
- Top with ice. Then, add vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Fill the glass with soda water and gently stir to combine.
- If desired, garnish with more berries, fresh mint, and lime before serving.
Notes
- Use any berries or mix of berries you like.
- This is a refreshingly sweet cocktail, perfect for summer. If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, use half of the simple syrup. Or you can also use flavored water in place of the soda water.
- This is a terrific make-ahead cocktail. Muddle your fruit and mint in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add the vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice, stir and keep in the fridge until needed. Then, add ice to your glass and pour in your cocktail mixture to about three-quarters full. Top with soda water and garnishes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
