Happy second week of SPRING, y’all! Treat yourself to some porch-sitting and a boozy cucumber blueberry lemonade!
This recipe calls for cucumber vodka, and I used the bottle that Prairie Spirits sent me. You can see the first recipe that I made with my cucumber vodka here. Don’t worry if you can’t find cucumber vodka at the store! I have a recipe to make your own, and there’s even a booze-free option if you want the cucumber-blueberry goodness without the alcohol.
More spring cocktails: Gin and Juice for Grownups, Peach-Hibiscus Margarita, Sparkling Grapefruit Margarita
When I first started working on this recipe, I was going to make the cucumber vodka optional, but after adjusting and tasting, I just can’t do it. Cucumber and blueberry might sound like a weird combination, but it’s almost shockingly refreshing. I highly recommend hunting down or making cucumber vodka for your frozen blueberry lemonade adventures. So good!
If you can’t find cucumber vodka (or want to make a non-boozy version), here’s how to make your own:
Homemade Cucumber Vodka (or water)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups vodka or water
Method
- Combine the cucumber and vodka or water in a glass jar with a lid, and stash it in the fridge overnight.
- The next day, strain the liquid into a permanent container and toss the cucumber bits into the compost bin.
Frozen Cucumber Blueberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 ounces cucumber vodka (or cucumber water)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup ice
- soda water
Method
- Put the blueberries, lemon juice, sweetener, vodka, and ice in your blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour your frozen blueberry lemonade into a pint glass and top off with soda water. Give it a stir, and serve.
Laura
March 30, 2014 at 5:09 pmThis sounds delicious – and while it’s still cold here, the sun’s out and that’s reason to celebrate with this!
Becky Striepe
March 30, 2014 at 8:28 pmGirl! I think you have a lot of reasons to celebrate!
The Novice Gardener
March 29, 2014 at 1:43 pmSounds delicious and refreshing! Would go well in warm weather, which I hope will be here soon, fingers crossed. Thanks for linking to Fiesta Friday! — Angie
Becky Striepe
March 29, 2014 at 2:47 pmI hope you get some warm weather soon, too!
aiming4simple
March 29, 2014 at 12:10 pmI’ve never tried cucumber in a drink before. This sounds delicious! Just water for me though. 🙂
Becky Striepe
March 29, 2014 at 1:28 pmYou won’t be sorry! The water is just as yummy.
chefjulianna
March 29, 2014 at 2:07 amUh, oh! I think this could become a summer classic in out house! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Becky Striepe
March 29, 2014 at 8:44 amThank you, Juliana!
Andrea
March 28, 2014 at 11:25 pmIt doesn’t look like we’ll be sitting on the porch anytime soon, but we can sip our drinks in front of the fire until the time is right.
Becky Striepe
March 29, 2014 at 8:43 amI will send warm-weather vibes your way, miss!
Hilda
March 28, 2014 at 10:58 pmSounds delicious. I don’t think I can wait for the warm weather, and I have all those ingredients in my kitchen right now.
Becky Striepe
March 29, 2014 at 8:41 amYay!
saucygander
March 28, 2014 at 9:45 pmLove the sound of the cucumber vodka, and the blueberry smoothie!
Becky Striepe
March 28, 2014 at 9:51 pmThank you!
Patty Nguyen
March 28, 2014 at 8:47 pmWhat a refreshing drink, Becky! This will be great during the summer!
Becky Striepe
March 28, 2014 at 8:58 pmThank you! Enjoy!
acookinthemaking
March 28, 2014 at 3:49 pmI LOVE anything with a blueberry and lemon combination, and though I’ve never tried cucumber with it, I can totally see how it would work. Thanks for the suggestion! This drink sounds amazing.
Becky Striepe
March 28, 2014 at 4:26 pmThank you! I love cucumber in a drink.