Boozy Blueberry Lemonade
Beat the heat with a refreshing Nova Scotian twist on a old favourite – you’ll be thirsty for this chilled drink on the next hot summer day! Homemade lemonade with Barreling Tide blueberry liqueur, Van Dyke’s blueberry juice and a splash of vodka make this a must try drink for all your summer feasts.
Ingredients:
| 1/4 cup | hot water |
| 2 tbsp | granulated sugar |
| 2 oz | Nova Scotia Vodka* |
| 1 oz | Barrelling Tide Distillery Blueberry Liqueur** |
| 1 oz | Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice *** |
| 3/4 cup | cold water |
| 3 tbsp | fresh squeezed lemon juice |
| ice | |
| lemon slices (optional) |
| Nova Scotia blueberries (optional) |
Directions:
- In a shaker tin, stir hot water and sugar together until dissolved
- Add all other ingredients (except ice and optional fruit) and stir
- Then add ice and shake until cold
- Pour into tall glass
- Garnish with sliced lemons and blueberries if desired
Recipe and photography by: Himaly Fernando
Source Guide:
*We suggest using Steinhart Distillery or Ironworks Distillery vodka, both available at your local NSLC store.
** Find Barrelling Tide Distillery‘s Blueberry Liqueur at their distillery or at select Nova Scotia Farmers’ Markets.
*** Order Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice at Van Dyks’ online store or pick it up at select Sobeys stores.
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