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    Home » Recent Posts » Cocktail Recipes

    Easy and Refreshing Blackberry Vanilla Vodka Martini

    Published: Jul 8, 2020 · Updated: Mar 21, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Blackberry Vanilla Martinis

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    Blackberry and vanilla are a perfect pair. Adding lime to the mix creates a refreshing, tart cocktail in this blackberry vanilla vodka martini.

    Blackberry Vanilla Martinis

    What You Need

    • Vanilla vodka
    • Simple syrup
    • Lime juice
    • Fresh blackberries
    • Fresh mint leaves
    Ingredients for blackberry vanilla martinis

    How to Make a Blackberry Vanilla Martini

    Muddle mint, blackberries, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.

    Add ice, simple syrup and vodka. 

    Shake well. 

    Pour through a fine mesh sieve held over a coupe or martini glass.* 

    Enjoy!

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    Tips for Blackberry Vanilla Vodka Martini

    Is it important to double strain this drink?

    Double straining - straining the drink out of the cocktail shaker and through a fine mesh sieve - keeps the blackberry seeds and mint pieces out of your cocktail. If you don’t mind some berry and mint pieces in your drink, feel free to skip it. 🙂

    What can I use instead of a cocktail shaker?

    Don't have a cocktail shaker on hand? Use a mason jar with a tight fitting lid.

    Some of the drink won't come out of the shaker!

    It will take a couple minutes to get all of the liquid to drain out of your cocktail shaker. This is due to the mint leaves, ice, and pieces of blackberry contained in your shaker. Tip your shaker upright, then pour at an angle a few times to make sure you get all of the cocktail in your glass.

    Can I use frozen blackberries?

    Absolutely! Just thaw them first.

    What kind of vanilla vodka should I use?

    I chose Smirnoff Vanilla vodka for this recipe, but Absolut Vanilla or Stoli Vanil would also be delicious.

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    Blackberry and vanilla are a perfect pair. Adding lime to the mix creates a refreshing, tart cocktail in this blackberry vanilla martini.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Cocktail Shaker
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 oz vanilla vodka
    • 1 oz simple syrup
    • 0.5 oz lime juice
    • 4-5 fresh blackberries
    • 4-5 fresh mint leaves

    Instructions

    Muddle mint, blackberries and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.

    Add ice, simple syrup and vodka. 

    Shake well. 

    Pour through a fine mesh sieve held over a coupe or martini glass.* 

    Enjoy!

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    Notes

    *Straining through a fine mesh sieve is optional. 

    Keywords: blackberry vanilla martini, vanilla vodka martini, vodka cocktail, vanilla vodka cocktail

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. Trish

      January 21, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      This is so tasty! I like the chunks of fruit, so I don’t strain it.

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