Blueberry Mint Cooler

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

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A refreshing, lightly sweetened cooler featuring muddled blueberries and fresh mint, inspired by the serene vibes of. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh blueberries, fresh mint leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz vodka
10 berries fresh blueberries
8 fresh mint leaves
1 oz fresh lime juice
3/4 oz simple syrup
2 oz club soda
1 cup crushed ice
1 mint sprig
3 for garnish blueberries

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Instructions

Step 1: In a sturdy mixing glass, muddle 10 fresh blueberries with 8 fresh mint leaves until the berries release their juice and the mint is fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup to the muddled mixture.
Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice to the brim.
Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
Step 5: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir lightly to combine.
Step 7: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and 3 whole blueberries skewered on a cocktail pick resting across the rim.