Blackberry-Cucumber Vodka Spritzer Recipe
Meet the most perfect summer cocktail! Muddled blackberries give this vodka spritzer a lovely color, and the fresh cucumber and mint add a refreshing touch. If enjoying fruity cocktails is on your summer agenda, this bubbly blackberry-cucumber vodka spritzer is just what you need.
How to Make the Best Blackberry-Cucumber Vodka Spritzer
This refreshing Blackberry-Cucumber Vodka Spritzer is the ultimate summer cocktail that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. The combination of muddled blackberries, fresh cucumber juice, and aromatic mint creates a visually stunning drink with complex, refreshing flavors that make it perfect for warm weather entertaining.
Why This Cocktail Works
The magic of this spritzer lies in its balance of flavors. The blackberries provide natural sweetness and a gorgeous deep purple color, while the cucumber juice adds a crisp, cooling element that makes this drink incredibly thirst-quenching. Fresh mint ties everything together with an herbal note, and the vodka provides a smooth, neutral backbone that lets the fresh ingredients shine. A splash of sparkling water at the end gives it a festive, bubbly quality that makes it feel like a special occasion drink.
Perfect for Summer Entertaining
Whether you’re hosting a garden party, weekend brunch, or casual get-together, this cocktail is sure to impress. You can even prepare a batch in advance by muddling the berries and cucumber ahead of time, then simply add the vodka and sparkling water when ready to serve. The beautiful color and fresh garnish make it Instagram-worthy, while the crisp flavor profile appeals to both cocktail enthusiasts and those who prefer lighter drinks.
Blackberry-Cucumber Vodka Spritzer
Meet the most perfect summer cocktail! Muddled blackberries give this vodka spritzer a lovely color, and the fresh cucumber and mint add a refreshing touch. If enjoying fruity cocktails is on your summer agenda, this bubbly blackberry-cucumber vodka spritzer is just what you need.
Ingredients
Blackberry-Cucumber Vodka Spritzer
Instructions
Blackberry-Cucumber Vodka Spritzer
- Add the cucumber juice along with blackberries and mint to a cocktail shaker and muddle until the berries break down.
- Add the vodka, lime juice, simple syrup and a handful of ice. Shake for about 15-30 seconds until the shaker turns frosty.
- Replace the top of the shaker with a strainer and pour into a highball glass with ice. Top with desired amount of La Croix Muré Pepino or sparkling beverage of your choice.
- Garnish with additional lime, mint and a blackberry if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For cucumber juice, you can muddle fresh cucumber slices or use store-bought cucumber juice.
- Blackberry simple syrup adds extra fruity flavor—make it by simmering equal parts blackberries, sugar and water.
- La Croix Muré Pepino is the original sparkling water used, but any blackberry or cucumber-flavored sparkling water works well.