The Blueberry Libation is a really delicious cocktail. I tried the Blueberry Libation, the first time at a wine bar called – The Back Bistro . A cool wine bar located very close to where I live. This is a place I really enjoy going to once in a while. I usually go there for happy hours and I like their wine collection, but that particular evening, I went for this Blueberry libation cocktail instead and it pleasantly surprised me.
The Blueberry Libation is a cocktail that will leave you with the right amount of happy tipsy. There is nothing like, pairing fresh blueberries with alcohol to get that summery cocktail, that you all want to chill with after a long hot day. The combination of sweet, juicy, tart blueberries paired with your favorite liquor will tingle your senses.
If you are like me who likes to muddles fresh fruits and berries into their cocktails, then you will definitely enjoy these choices –
So, coming back to our Blueberry Libation Cocktail – Yes, yes, the Aigre-Doux got me for sure (I’m a sucker for anything French…, well, not everything..but French literature for sure). The bartender was nice enough to share the Blueberry Libation recipe with me (well, after I showed him my Smokey Sazerac post and then only he thought that, I meant business :))
I did alter the recipe a bit to suit me (as usual).
This is a two-part cocktail recipe. First you have to make the Blueberry Aigre-Doux. Use frozen berries, because, they are easier to handle. Once you have the Blueberry Aigre-Doux ready, you can mix the cocktail and serve. The blueberry Aigre-Doux stay well in the refrigerator for over a month.
I made the Blueberry Libation for our friends last Saturday for a dinner party at home and our friends really loved it. I still have some leftover blueberry aigre-doux.

For the Blueberry Aigre-Doux.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup red wine (I used a Merlot)
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 TBSP red wine vinegar
- A pinch of salt
- 2 cups blueberries
METHOD:
- In a pot over high heat, bring the wine, sugar, vinegar and salt to a boil.
- Add the blueberries and let it boil in the wine mixture for 5/7 minutes until the blueberries get soft but not mushy.
- Let cool. Store in refrigerator up to 1 month.
Note: Spoon this fruit and its sweet-sour liquid atop a grilled Camembert round or in cocktails, vinaigrettes and sauces.
For The Blueberry Libation Cocktail
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce Blueberry Aigre-Doux
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 TSP simple syrup (mix equal parts sugar and water in a small pan, bring to a simmer until the sugar has dissolved fully and let cool)
- 1 ounce pomegranate juice
- Soda water
METHOD:
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in the vodka, aigre-doux, pomegranate juice, lime juice and simple syrup.
- Shake and then strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and garnish with blueberries.
PIN for Later:
This is a great idea, especially since I love blueberries. I haven’t tried any drinks with blueberries on it, though. So I guess that is yet another reason to experiment with this cocktail recipe!
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
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I love Blueberries and this drink looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
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Now this is a drink I could get on board with! You always have the best recipes!
Kyla
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i haven’t tried a blueberry flavoured cocktail, and i would definite try your recipe.. My girlfriends will surely like this!
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Your drink ideas are so awesome, I need to try this one. I made the Rum drink with the Pomegranate and soda and it was so good
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I have never once had a blueberry cocktail. I think I would like to try this out. The cocktail looks really delicious, easy to make, and perfect for when I have a girl’s night with friends over.
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I would absolutely love this. I love blueberries so I imagine I would love a blueberry cocktail.
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Wow! I am salivating already. Thanks for that wonderful lecture.
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Wow! I am salivating already. Thanks for that wonderful lecture.
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This looks and sounds amazing! I love Blueberries 🙂 Marie
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Really interesting sweet sour thing going there – and I’ve never seen blueberries in a drink! Cool!
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Oh wow this is a blueberry drink on a whole ‘nother level! Love the blueberry concoction going on with this!
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The Blueberry Libation Cocktail looks amazing! I’ve never tried anything quite like it, but I will now! Thanks 🙂
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I would have NEVER thought to create a blueberry drink. I’m actually using a hair product right now with blueberry as one of the main ingredients so I’ve become increasingly obsessed with the fruit. I need to find this.
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Wish I had some blueberries now. I’d mix one of these up. Thanks you for the great idea. Would have never thought of it on my own. Love it!
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I am more of a wine girl than cocktails, however, this looks delicious and the merlot used to macerate the berries is a definitely a plus in my books 🙂
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Blueberries are my favorite! I eat them every morning. I have to try this libation! Great recipe!
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This looks amazing! the only other thing I’m waiting on is an invite 😉
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As I used to run a cocktail bar for many years , this is just my kind of post ! 🙂 I must admit , I didn’t know that one yet , but as a fan of all berries , especially blueberries , I will most certainly try that recipe !!!
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I am always looking for new drink recipes and I love blueberries. I’m going to try it soon.
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That sounds so refreshing. Plus, anything with fruit in it has to be healthy too!
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i’m not much of a vodka girl, but I can’t wait to try this recipe. I love any drink with blueberries!
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A friend of mine made me try The Blueberry Libation once and I have to admit that I loved the cocktail a lot.
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A friend of mine made me try this once and I have to admit that I loved the cocktail a lot.
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I am sooo trying this!!! Looks lovely and love those crystal tumblers!
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Wow!! That looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I’m definitely going to give it a try.
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This looks super tasty! I love a nice cocktail at the weekends.
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I am not really into red wine but this looks interesting! I like blueberry and I am curious how it goes with wine 🙂
The Budget Fashion Seeker
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Oh wow this looks amazing!!! Thanks for the recipe – perfect time of year to try this out!
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I dont drink so I’d need the virgin option but it sounds delicious!
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This sounds amazing! I love vodka drinks and this looks right up my alley! Got to try it!
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Sounds amazing.. will be a cocktail id love to make once this baby is out. Thanks for sharing.
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I’ve never made a drink like this! I worked at bar back in the day but it was more of a jack and water or budweiser establishment. Sounds so delicious! And fancy for guests!
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Yummy! Looks delicious, is it happy hour yet 😉
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This looks fantastic! I never would have thought of blueberry!
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That looks good. I am trying to up my cocktail game a bit…this will be something cool to add to the rotation.
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This looks really good. I don’t drink alcohol but I guess I could tweak this recipe to make a non alcoholic version.
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Amazing blog!!
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That sounds like it’s right up my alley. I love vodka drinks with a little bit of sweet mixed in. I would totally serve this at my next gathering.
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I love pomegranate juice in my cocktails, this looks right up my alley!
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I do love blueberries, but have never used them like this before. Looks like a great way to celebrate the New Year.
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This looks really delicious. I love that you can keep the syrup for a month– It would take me that long to make enough cocktails to use it up!
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hey what can I substitute the soda with? I cannot do bubbles.
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You may try then the flat soda. Keep the soda out for few minutes until the bubbles evaporate and then use it. You will love it.
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