Blueberry Lemon Rita

The Blueberry Ginger Rita was kind of born by accident. I took a tequila class earlier this spring and a Blueberry Moscow Mule was on the menu…the ingredient list had way too much sugar and I did not meat CLRW standards. So I grabbed what I had in the fridge and improvised during the class.

I was surprised by how much I loved my improvised conception and honestly this has become one of my favorite drinks of the summer!

Enjoy the Blueberry Lemon Rita as a cocktail with tequila or leave out the alcohol and enjoy as a refreshing Mocktail… a Blueberry Lemonade (I promise you will be satisfied and won’t miss the tequila at all).

Simple ingredients:

Silver Tequila
Ginger Simple Syrup
Lemon Juice
Topo Chico or club soda

Clean, crisp and oh so refreshing!

Besides being delicious, This is also such a pretty drink! This has been my go to when entertaining this summer.

When making a pitcher to serve about 8 - 10, I follow these portions:

30 - 40 blueberries plus more for garnish
1 cup ginger simple syrup (don’t worry this is easy to make)
1/2 cup lemon juice

To make pitcher, muddle blueberries in a 4 cup measuring cup. Add ginger simple syrup and lemon juice. Strain into a pitcher, add ice and extra blueberries for garnish. Offer Topo Chico and Tequila on the side so your guests can make it how they want.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Elena XOXO

Note - If you don’t have Topo Chico you can use club soda but I am sorry… you are missing out.