Drunken Blueberries Blueberry Martinis Recipes

BLUEBERRY VODKA MARTINIS

Steps:

• To make the blueberry vodka: Pour out approximately 1/3 of the bottle of vodka into a holding container; set aside. Score each blueberry with a small nick and place into vodka bottle. With the vodka previously set aside, fill the vodka bottle until just below the neck. Add just enough raspberry liqueur to top off the bottle. Let sit in a dark place for 2 weeks.
• To make martinis: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 parts blueberry vodka, 1 part raspberry liqueur, and a dash of lime juice. Shake vigorously and strain into glass. Garnish with twist of lime zest.

DRUNKEN BLUEBERRIES (BLUEBERRY MARTINIS)

Steps:

• Syrup: Heat vodka and sugar mix until sugar dissolves. (careful not to cook to long or the alchol evaporates).
• Steralize canning jars and lids. Fill hot jars full of blueberries -- then pour sugar-vodka mixture over it to the top. Wipe lid clean, then seal.
• Set sit in fridge for 3 months -- turning jars over every 3 - 4 days.
• Serve over ice cream or use in martinis.
• One recipe equals 2-1/4 quarts jars. Multiply the recipe by 4 and you will get 7 quarts. If kept refrigerated, I have had these last for 4 - 5 years. Works well with raspberries and blackberries.

DRUNKEN BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine the red wine, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, brown sugar and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain into a medium bowl. Add the berries and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.
• To serve, spoon some of the berries and mulled wine into a coupe glass. Top with a scoop of frozen yogurt and garnish with some freshly grated cinnamon.

BLUEBERRY ROSEMARY BRAMBLE

Steps:

• Add the gin, lime juice, Rosemary Simple Syrup and blueberries to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Fill an 8- to 12-ounce glass with ice and strain the cocktail over the ice. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a few blueberries.
• Add the sugar, rosemary sprigs and 1 cup water to a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, stirring regularly, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the rosemary is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and cool completely. Once cooled, remove and discard the rosemary sprigs.

BLUEBERRY MARTINI

Steps:

• Cut the blueberries in half and place them in the shaker.
• Quickly muddle the berries.
• Add the remaining ingredients and fill shaker with ice.
• Shake vigorously to bombard the blueberries with the ice to release their flavor and color.
• Strain through a sieve into the cocktail glass.
• Place four or five blueberries on cocktail stick across the glass.

DRUNKEN BERRIES WITH CREAM

Steps:

• Measure the cassis into the base of a large serving bowl and stir in the strawberries. Pile the raspberries and blueberries on top and scatter over the sugar, but don't mix yet.
• Cover the bowl with cling film. Just before serving gently toss the berries and serve with a big jug of cream.