**Servings:** 1
**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 10 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 5 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable
- **Cooking Time:** 5 minutes
**Tools:**
- Muddler
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Strainer
- Highball or Collins glass
**Ingredients:**
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Sparkling water, seltzer, or club soda
- Ice
- Lime wheel or wedge for garnish (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Muddle the Blueberries:**
- In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh blueberries and simple syrup.
- Muddle the blueberries until they are well crushed.
2. **Add Lime Juice and Vodka:**
- Squeeze the lime juice into the shaker.
- Add 2 oz of vodka.
3. **Shake:**
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until the mixture is chilled.
4. **Strain:**
- Strain the mixture into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.
5. **Top with Sparkling Water:**
- Top off the drink with sparkling water, seltzer, or club soda.
- Stir gently to combine.
6. **Garnish and Serve:**
- Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Blueberry Lime Rickey.
**Health Benefits:**
- **Moderate Alcohol Consumption:** When consumed in moderation, some studies suggest potential heart health benefits.
- **Antioxidants:** Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which help to combat free radicals in the body.
- **Vitamin C:** Lime juice provides a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for immune function.
**Keywords:**
Blueberry Lime Rickey, cocktail, vodka, refreshing drink, summer beverage
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