Black N Blue Caipirovska
A berry and sour vodka cocktail ∙ Muddle; Churn ∙ 4 min ∙ 13.4% ABV ∙
The Black N Blue Caipirovska is a vodka Caipiroska with muddled blackberries and blueberries, lime juice and sugar syrup, churned with crushed ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the glass, muddle: Fresh blackberries 6 pcsFresh blueberries 6 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Vodka 60 mlLime juice 30 mlSugar syrup 15 ml
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and churn with a bar spoon
- Garnish with a blackberry
Tips
- Muddle the berries on their own before adding anything else; press out the juice but leave the seeds whole, because crushed seeds taste bitter.
History
Black ’n’ Blue Caipirovska is a modern fruit-led riff on the Caipiroska, itself a vodka-based adaptation of the Brazilian Caipirinha. It keeps the vodka, lime, and sugar and adds muddled blackberries and blueberries, following the same built-in-glass style while giving the classic formula a darker, berry-forward twist.
FAQ
What is in a Black N Blue Caipirovska?
Six fresh blackberries and six blueberries, muddled, then 60 ml vodka, 30 ml fresh lime juice, and 15 ml sugar syrup over crushed ice. It is vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free, with about 214 calories per serving.
How do you make a black and blue cocktail?
Muddle the blackberries and blueberries in the chilled glass, add vodka, lime juice, and sugar syrup, then fill with crushed ice and churn with a bar spoon. The name comes from the two dark berries, which color and flavor the whole drink.
What is the difference between a Caipiroska and a Caipirinha?
A Caipirinha is made with cachaça, while a Caipiroska (or Caipirovska) swaps in vodka as the base spirit. This version uses lime juice and sugar syrup and adds muddled blackberries and blueberries.
What kind of vodka is best for a Caipiroska?
A clean, neutral vodka works best, since it should stay in the background behind the lime, sugar, and here the muddled berries. A heavily flavored or low-quality vodka will clash with the fresh fruit rather than support it.
Is a Black N Blue Caipirovska shaken or muddled?
Muddled and churned, not shaken. The berries are crushed in the glass, then vodka, lime juice, and syrup go in with crushed ice and everything is churned with a bar spoon.
What glass is a Black N Blue Caipirovska served in?
An old-fashioned glass. The drink is muddled and churned right in it, then garnished with a blackberry.
