Blueberry Vanilla Smash (N/A)
A bright, softly sweet blueberry mocktail with fresh lemon and vanilla syrup. Light, refreshing, and gently layered with fruit and warmth.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
6–8 fresh blueberries
1 ounce vanilla syrup
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
2 dashes toasted almond bitters
4 ounces cold water
Instructions
Add the blueberries and vanilla syrup to a shaker glass and gently muddle until the berries release their juice.
Add the lemon juice and toasted almond bitters.
Fill the shaker with ice and add the cold water.
Shake briefly until chilled.
Double strain over fresh ice in a highball glass.
Garnish with fresh blueberries or a lemon wheel.
Notes from the Bar
Vanilla Syrup
To make vanilla syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let cool completely before using.
If preferred, you can substitute a small smidge of vanilla bean paste in place of vanilla extract for a deeper vanilla flavor.
Bitters Option
Toasted almond bitters add a soft, nutty warmth that complements the blueberries beautifully. If you do not have them on hand, Angostura bitters are a great substitute. → Link to toasted almond bitters
Straining Tip
Double straining removes blueberry skins and pulp, creating a smoother, more refined sip while keeping the drink light and clean. → Link to our favorite strainer
Mocktail Note
This drink is fully non alcoholic. The bitters are used in very small amounts for flavor, but can be omitted if desired.
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A ritual we return to
Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.
Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
We created this for you — and the one you love.
Kevin & Kate
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